Security Software Engineer (L6), Security Protocols & Foundations

• Proven track record of architecting and implementing security features that meaningfully improve system security.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in applied cryptography and security protocols and techniques (TLS, DTLS, QUIC, signatures, key management, AEAD).
• Experience with design, development, and deployment of end-to-end security controls, from architecture through production.
• Success at partnering with others to improve the security posture through cross-functional changes.

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Have the ability to define and self-manage cross-functional projects fueled by ambiguous questions.
• Able to collaborate with business and product stakeholders to translate their goals into security requirements and technical design and implementation.
• Are a self-starter, curious and not afraid to ask when in doubt.
• Are a quick learner and excited about learning new technologies.
• Advocate thoughtful collaboration, take pride in your work and enjoy taking full ownership of projects from conception to production.

Nice to have:

• Experience designing DoS / resource-exhaustion mitigations for high-scale services.
• Contributions to OpenSSL or similar crypto libraries, or to security protocol standards.
• Active participation in IETF, Crypto Forum Research Group (CFRG), or Real World Crypto.
• Experience securing live streaming or media delivery protocols.
• Experience working on highly distributed systems and fuzzing complex systems.
• Experience securing FreeBSD and Linux.
• Experience with C, Golang, Python.

Be sure to review our culture page to learn more about the unique Netflix culture and the opportunity to be part of our team.

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.

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Netflix is a unique culture and environment.

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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 thoughtfully.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.