> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1335809-software-engineer-l5-python-platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1335809-software-engineer-l5-python-platform). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Software Engineer L5, Python Platform

- **Company:** Netflix, Inc.
- **Location:** East Coast of the United States, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Nvidia CUDA, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Flask (Web Framework), Fastapi, ONNX (Open Neural Network Exchange) Format, TensorRT
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1735194/

## About the Role

* Extensive experience with the Python web stack (e.g. FastAPI, Flask) and its performance optimization.
 * Familiarity with integrating and working with the NVIDIA GPU software stack (e.g. CUDA-aware Python, TensorRT, torch.compile, ONNX).
 * Expertise in performance optimization for low-latency/high-throughput distributed systems.
 * Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with other Platform teams.
 * Able to comfortably navigate the ambiguity of a wide range of customer and partner needs, working to create the best products for the business priorities.
 * Wearing different hats as needed for the team, including project and product management.
 * Demonstrate a pragmatic balance between adopting modern best practices and taking a conservative, risk-aware approach to change.
 * AI fluency.

Nice to Haves

 * Experience with inference-serving frameworks (e.g. Triton, LitServe, Ray Serve, vLLM, Dynamo)

## Description

* Design and promote internal Python libraries that address common challenges faced by Netflix's Python developers. Refine the foundational Python capabilities and ensure they operate seamlessly for internal customers.
 * Understand and improve Python development experience by bringing in best practices and the latest technologies into runtime management, dependency resolution/management, testing, delivery, monitoring, and operation.
 * Optimize the tech stack for better scalability and performance.
 * Work backward from Python developers to understand their needs and wants, and collaborate with partner teams to provide an opinionated, batteries-included software development lifecycle for Python developers.
 * Participate in the team's support and on-call rotations.


## Related Videos

- [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia)
- [Tour de Force: Open-Source LLM Inference Optimization from Simple to Sophisticated](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100099-tour-de-force-open-source-llm-inference-optimization-from-simple-to-sophisticated)
- [Intro to FastAPI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/462-intro-to-fastapi)
- [Trends, Challenges and Best Practices for AI at the Edge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/630-trends-challenges-and-best-practices-for-ai-at-the-edge)
- [The weekly developer show: Boosting Python with CUDA, CSS Updates & Navigating New Tech Stacks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1293-the-weekly-developer-show-boosting-python-with-cuda-css-updates-navigating-new-tech-stacks)
- [Accelerating Python on GPUs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/859-accelerating-python-on-gpus)

## Related Articles

- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development)
- [What’s the latest in NVIDIA CUDA Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/568-what-s-the-latest-in-nvidia-cuda-python)
- [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)
- [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)