Backend architect for Netflix's GenAI-powered ad Creative Studio platform

Own the backend services, APIs, and data pipelines behind Netflix's Creative Builder, Asset Library, and Compositing Service that power the ad-supported tier's creative workflow. Set architectural direction for GenAI-driven ad format generation, auto-assembly, and instant previews at scale. A senior IC/tech-lead role (9+ years) reporting into a team the C-suite is watching closely.

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What this interview tests

Backend microservices architecture for high-availability ad creative platform
API design (REST/gRPC) and asynchronous processing at scale
Integrating GenAI/ML models into production data pipelines
Cross-functional technical leadership and mentoring
Driving architectural direction under ambiguity

Common question themes

Design a scalable backend for a creative asset preview/compositing service

How would you integrate a GenAI model into an existing service architecture

Tell me about a time you set technical direction across multiple services

Describe raising the technical bar of a team via code review or design docs

Handling failure/reliability in a system advertisers depend on for time-to-market

How candidates describe it

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