Distributed Systems Engineer, Cloud Gateway
Netflix
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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About the role
- Design, develop, and integrate functionality within our data plane and control plane to uplift the security, observability, and resilience story for traffic traversing the cloud.
- Develop software solutions and tools to enhance the developer and product experience in collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
- Lead the development and integration of new security features into Netflix Zuul's data plane to continuously strengthen the security posture.
- Drive alignment with stakeholders and manage strategic partnerships.
- Provide technical mentorship for junior engineers and set best practices through detailed design reviews and high-quality code reviews.
Requirements
- Experience designing and developing software for highly reliable and highly scalable distributed systems in a cloud environment.
- Hands-on experience with API Gateway technologies, such as Netflix Zuul OSS, Envoy Gateway, Kubernetes Gateway API, Istio Gateway, or other Gateway solutions.
- Deep expertise in Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) and Layer 7 (HTTP/S, gRPC, WebSockets) protocols.
- Deep understanding of TLS protocol internals, common vulnerabilities, and configuration best practices.
- Solid understanding of secure communication and API Security Standards (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, OpenID Connect).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, or C++.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems and deliver clear, actionable solutions.
- Demonstrate a high degree of ownership and accountability for execution, managing multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Possess a growth mindset and a continuous drive to learn, evaluate, and adapt to new and evolving technologies.
- Experience developing, testing, and deploying eBPF programs for network monitoring or security applications is a plus.
Benefits
- Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams.
- We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
software developmentAPI Gateway technologiesNetflix ZuulEnvoy GatewayKubernetes Gateway APIIstio GatewayLayer 4 protocolsLayer 7 protocolsTLS protocolprogramming languages
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsownershipaccountabilitytime managementgrowth mindsetmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationadaptability