Security Software Engineer L5, Cryptography Services Team [Remote]

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next. Every time you watch a show or play a game on Netflix, the Cryptography Services team is quietly working behind the scenes to keep your data and Netflix's most critical systems secure, reliable, and available. As Netflix continues to innovate and expand into new business domains, the need for robust, scalable, and invisible security has never been greater. That's where the Cryptography Services team comes in. Our mission is to empower Netflix teams to innovate boldly and securely by making world-class cryptography simple, scalable, and invisible. About the Team We design, build, and operate foundational cryptographic services that enable Netflix's platforms and applications to move fast, stay secure, and focus on what they do best. Our scope includes centrally managed PKI and certificate lifecycle management, as well as Crypto-as-a-Service. We lead Netflix's Crypto Agility initiatives, including the migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography. We believe in solving cryptographic problems at scale, abstracting away complexity, and enabling a secure-by-default environment for all of Netflix's engineering teams. The Cryptography Services team is well-established and cohesive, providing the support you need to do your best work. We strive to create a positive and supportive work environment that values collaboration over individual achievement. The Netflix culture determines who we hire, how we work together, and how we make decisions. It will inspire you to bring your best every day and to find new ways to make us all better.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain cryptographic services used by platforms and applications across Netflix.
• Develop features and enhancements for our Crypto-as-a-Service platform, PKI, and certificate lifecycle management tools.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to deliver secure, reliable, and developer-friendly solutions.
• Participate in our on-call rotation, supporting high-availability services that are critical to Netflix's security posture.
• Help drive our vision to centralize and standardize cryptographic solutions for repeatable, broadly applicable use cases. About You
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including several years focused on security or cryptography.
• Advanced proficiency in Java (required), with experience building scalable and resilient distributed systems.
• Deep expertise in TLS, certificate management, and secure communications at scale.
• Knowledge of key management, HSMs, and applied cryptography in production environments.
• Experience building and automating security solutions for distributed, high-availability systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. Bonus Points For
• Full-stack development experience.
• Experience with Go, Python, React, or other modern languages and frameworks. If you are passionate about building secure systems that enable innovation at scale and want to help shape the future of cryptography at Netflix, we would love to hear from you! Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $400,000.00 - $680,000.00. This compensation range will vary based on location. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer 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. See more details about our Benefits here. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here. Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtful

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