Netflix is one of the worlds leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.The Games Player Experience team is focused on enabling our members to find and engage with exciting new Interactive and Game experiences on Netflix. The team has a broad scope from the gaming canvases on TV and Mobile, our new kids experience, the Netflix Games Controller, to our new on-device gaming platform. We are seeking a Director of  Engineering to bring together several teams of high-performing engineers to deliver best-in-class experiences for both players and game developers alike. In this position, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of games at Netflix.<h1></h1><h1>Who You Are</h1><ul><li>A highly technical, hands-on engineering leader.</li><li>Experienced across a variety of technologies with a focus on Javascript, React, and Swift or Kotlin.</li><li>An opinionated product thinker with a deep understanding of the games industry, gaming controllers, and/or cloud gaming.</li><li>Great at looking at the big picture and rapidly getting to the root of the problem, whether it is technical, organizational, or interpersonal. </li><li>Quick to adapt to new information and enjoy working in fast-paced and highly ambiguous environments.</li><li>An experienced leader who prioritizes creating an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment.</li><li>An engineering leader who can work with senior leadership to develop a long-term technical strategy and map business goals to appropriate design investments.</li></ul><h1>What you will do</h1><ul><li>Lead an organization of engineers and engineering managers to experiment and innovate in the main Netflix App and Netflix Game Controller.</li><li>Drive the overall engineering strategy for Player Experiences. </li><li>Empower, challenge, and coach team members to grow their impact as individual technical leaders by providing them with context and continuous feedback.</li><li>Collaborate, build alignment, and develop strong relationships with cross-functional partners across business areas, leveraging exceptional written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Foster an inclusive team culture that enables team members of all backgrounds to succeed and thrive.</li><li>Exemplify the <a href="https://jobs.netflix.com/culture" target="_blank">Netflix culture</a> by understanding, advocating for, and demonstrating its values.</li></ul><h1></h1><h1>Bonus Skills</h1><ul><li>Familiar with working in game engines, such as Unreal Engine, Unity3D, and Defold.</li><li>Experience working with cloud gaming platforms and WebRTC technologies.</li><li>Engage and contribute to open source communities.</li><li>Comfortable working across multiple gaming platforms, including web, mobile, and console. Bonus points if you have experience working with custom hardware experiences. </li><li>Are self-driven and highly motivated to deliver critical-tiered solutions.</li><li>Strong understanding of lightweight production/team process</li><li>Advocate thoughtful collaboration, take pride in your work, and enjoy taking full ownership of projects from conception to production.</li></ul><h1></h1><h1>Learn More</h1><ul><li>We believe safe spaces where everyone can be their authentic selves is the key to a successful team so we welcome and embrace all identities, cultures, and backgrounds.</li><li>Our US-based team is happy to embrace remote work. </li></ul>At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your personal top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The overall market range for roles in this area of Netflix is typically $310,000 - $1,870,000. This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more <a href="https://jobs.netflix.com/culture" target="_blank">here</a>.<a href="https://about.netflix.com/en/inclusion" target="_blank">Inclusion</a> 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.