Integrate and troubleshoot embedded reference designs for Netflix on TV and consumer-electronics silicon

Join Netflix's Foundation Tech team, which builds robust device reference designs in partnership with TV silicon and device manufacturers to ensure a premium Netflix experience across consumer electronics. The role is embedded-systems-heavy — integrating third-party libraries, debugging hardware/software compatibility issues, and validating performance across many device environments — with a posted salary range of $388K-$558K reflecting senior scope.

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What this interview tests

Embedded systems integration on consumer electronics/TV silicon
C/C++ debugging across hardware-software boundary
Cross-partner collaboration with external device manufacturers
Validation and compatibility testing across device fleets
Embedded graphics fundamentals

Common question themes

Debugging a hardware/software compatibility issue in an embedded integration

Validating a reference design across multiple device partners

Writing documentation/troubleshooting guides for partners

Owning a project end-to-end with minimal direction

C/C++ coding or graphics-related technical exercise

How candidates describe it

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