Software Engineer 5 – iOS

Netflix

Software Engineer building performant Netflix iOS experiences with Swift and GraphQL. Developing scalable client foundations, discovery, playback, and ad experiences for members.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $388,000 - $558,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building consumer-facing iOS applications using Swift and GraphQL, with a strong focus on developing maintainable and scalable code. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance while considering architectural trade-offs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Swift Application DevelopmentGraphQL Data AccessMaintainable Code DevelopmentAutomation and DocumentationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

SwiftGraphQLCode DevelopmentAutomationDocumentation

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem-SolvingCuriosityCommitment to InclusivityCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Consumer-Facing ExperiencesIOS App DevelopmentProduct ManagementUI SpecificationsArchitectural Trade-Offs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GraphQLiOSSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build delightful, performant, and accessible consumer-facing experiences for the Netflix iOS app
Use Swift on the client and GraphQL for data access
Develop maintainable code robust over time
Create effective automation and documentation to support team knowledge sharing
Partner strategically with product management to scope projects
Collaborate with designers to refine UI specifications
Work with engineering teams on shared infrastructure
Consider business, product, and architectural trade-offs in software design
Contribute to Member Experience Client Foundations or Ads teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior Software Engineer-level experience
Experience building consumer-facing iOS experiences using Swift
Experience with GraphQL for data access
Ability to develop maintainable, robust, and scalable code
Experience with automation and documentation
Ability to collaborate with product management, designers, and engineering teams
Ability to evaluate business, product, and architectural trade-offs
Proactive problem-solving and feedback-seeking
Curiosity about new or unfamiliar technologies and organizational structures
Commitment to inclusive, collaborative environments
Strong focus on product quality and performance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plans
Mental Health support
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Stock Option Program
Disability Programs
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Family-forming benefits
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
Paid leave of absence programs
Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off