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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer 5 - TV & Web Player Platform New - **Company:** Netflix, Inc. - **Location:** Los Gatos, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), A/B Testing, Application Release Automation, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Github, Release Management, Software Engineering, Spinnaker, TypeScript, Data Analytics, Build Tools, Video Streaming, Jenkins - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.gamesjobsdirect.com/job/netflix-game-studio/software-engineer-5-tv-web-player-platform/346222 ## About the Role * You have hands-on experience improving and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and release automation, ensuring high velocity and quality in software delivery. * You proactively identify opportunities to improve streaming quality and reliability, using data and experimentation to drive continuous improvement. * You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines to align on technical direction and deliver high-impact results. * Demonstrated experience utilizing GenAI to accelerate test automation and/or streamline CI/CD/release processes. What skills are essential to us? * Extensive experience in software engineering with focus on test development * Exceptional proficiency in JavaScript and/or Typescript. * Strong experience with CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins, Spinnaker, or GitHub Actions), and a proven ability to automate and optimize build, integration, and release processes. * Proven ability to drive quality through experimentation, including designing, running, and analyzing A/B tests to inform product and platform improvements. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. * Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to work seamlessly across cross-functional teams and influence technical direction. * Experience mentoring and leveling up peers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing. * Nice to have: Experience in streaming media playback, architecture, and industry protocols relevant to video streaming. ## Description We are seeking a senior software engineer with deep expertise in test development, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and build and release processes to join our team. Your primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing complex automated tests and strategies that ensure the highest quality streaming experiences on both TV and Web devices. You will lead efforts to optimize and automate our build, integration, and release workflows, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery of new features and fixes. 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