Manager, Technology Strategy & Analytics (Cloud/Engineering)

Netflix is one of the world's 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 OPPORTUNITY

Netflix is revolutionizing the media and entertainment industry. Underpinning this revolution are leading-edge technology efforts in Cloud Infrastructure (running on Amazon Web Services) and Open Connect Content Delivery, which are the foundational components that deliver a great Netflix experience to 300M+ members around the globe. As a team, we are responsible for driving efficient utilization and scaling of our cloud infrastructure.

We are looking for a Manager to join our Technology Strategy & Analytics team focusing on driving infrastructure-aware product innovation decision making. You will partner with leaders and senior engineers across our Data Platform organization, which operates the data infrastructure needed to operate and improve our service (think: databases and caches that sit behind the user-facing Netflix experience, real-time client logging, data warehousing, etc.), which primarily runs on Amazon Web Services. 

You will be responsible for deeply understanding Netflix's operational and analytical Data systems and partnering with engineering leaders in an analytical and strategic capacity to develop key metrics and drive overall Data cost efficiency.

The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, partner-focused, an effective communicator, and relentlessly curious. Ideal candidates have a proven track record of managing cross-functional working groups and hands-on analytics experience. We are a self-service, data-driven organization, so previous experience with query languages such as SQL, a scripting language (e.g., Python), or a strong desire to learn these skills is required. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, possess a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and be results-driven while upholding the highest personal and professional integrity and ethics. 

In addition to intellectual curiosity and aptitude, we look for candidates who are excited by technology, either from a professional or personal background. Since we are deeply embedded with our business partners, having the ability to connect specific engineering initiatives to the broader Netflix business impact is critical to success. 

This position is expected to operate at a senior level, leading cross-functional projects/teams composed of software engineers, data engineers, and data scientists while collaborating with engineering leadership. This role will report directly to the Senior Manager, Technology Strategy & Analytics and is based out of our Los Gatos (preferred) or Los Angeles office.

RESPONSIBILITIES (non-exhaustive)

• Work closely with Data Platform Engineering and Data Science partners to understand our Data systems landscape, trends, and main cost drivers.

• Extensive analysis of our Cloud Data infrastructure, focusing on optimization and efficiency opportunities. Based on the findings, propose solutions and project manage cross-functional teams (software engineers, data engineers, analytics/viz engineers, etc.) through implementation. 

• Provide strategic, ad-hoc analysis to engineering teams, senior leaders, and the broader finance organization.

• Develop, report, and iterate on key operational and financial metrics.

• Partner with our Data Platform Engineering and Data Science & Engineering teams to develop tools for cost visibility, deep analytics, and dashboarding. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6-10 years of experience in a highly analytical environment -- worked in a consulting firm, strategy & operations, technical program management, or analytics at a technology company, or similarly demanding functions in which strategic analysis, partner management, and operational optimization are essential.

• Experience working as an influential business partner with engineering teams in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

• Strong communicator with the ability to present to and context switch between peer groups and senior-level management, including distilling complex technical information into consumable concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Ability and willingness to quickly learn internal data warehouse tools to independently (self-service) explore and analyze high-volume datasets.

• Working proficiency with SQL or other query languages. Bonus: Familiarity with Python or another scripting language.

• Expert with Excel or Google Sheets.

• Working knowledge of visualization tools (e.g. Tableau).

• Existing knowledge of operational (online data stores such as Cassandra, etc.) and analytical (Spark, Trino, etc.) Data systems are a plus.

• Degree in economics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or other relevant field that demonstrates quantitative competence.

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 $160,000 - $470,000.

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 detail about our Benefits here.

Netflix has  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 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.