Software Engineer (L6), Platform Security

Netflix
Panama
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 499,000 - 900,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringSkills: ["Cross-functional partnership","Self-management","Incident response support","Automation mindset","Learning agility"]

Build and evolve system-level security for the Open Connect edge and gaming appliances, spanning hardware interfaces through dual OS environments (FreeBSD and Linux). Architect and implement security enhancements such as measured/secure boot, TPM-based protections, improved BMC access controls, and automated vulnerability research tooling. Triage low-level security bugs, support incident response, and partner across teams to translate security requirements into secure platform designs.

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Software Engineer (L6), Platform Security

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Job Summary

Build and evolve system-level security for the Open Connect edge and gaming appliances, spanning hardware interfaces through dual OS environments (FreeBSD and Linux). Architect and implement security enhancements such as measured/secure boot, TPM-based protections, improved BMC access controls, and automated vulnerability research tooling. Triage low-level security bugs, support incident response, and partner across teams to translate security requirements into secure platform designs.
Location: Panama
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and evolve security architecture across the full compute stack, from hardware interfaces through dual OS environments (FreeBSD and Linux).
  • •Implement security enhancements via kernel/user-space development, configuration changes, and hardware-based security features such as TPMs and hardware offload.
  • •Drive platform integrity work including measured/secure boot and improved BMC access controls and auditability.
  • •Analyze and triage system-level security bugs (including hardware/GPU and OS isolation) and provide security expertise during incident response.
  • •Build automated systems and low-level tooling for vulnerability research to reduce manual security overhead in build, test, and release workflows.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 499,000 - 900,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityDisabilityPaid LeaveFlexible TimeLife Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •Proven track record architecting and implementing security features that meaningfully improve system security.
  • •Deep expertise in low-level systems and hardware security across a heterogeneous stack including kernels, firmware, BMC, BIOS/UEFI, and FPGA.
  • •Experience securing OS execution environments such as containers or virtual machines to enhance security.
  • •Ability to partner with others to improve security posture through cross-functional changes.
  • •Experience using AI agents to automate security research.
Skills:Cross-functional partnershipSelf-managementIncident response supportAutomation mindsetLearning agility
Tech Stack:LinuxFreeBSDContainersVirtual machinesFPGABIOS/UEFIFirmwareBMCTPMHSMHardware offloadMeasured bootSecure bootKernel developmentCGolangPythonAI agentsGPUFuzzing

Company Brief

Netflix
Global subscription streaming service that produces and distributes movies, TV series, and games across multiple devices, operating worldwide with extensive original content and localized offerings.
Industry: Streaming Platforms
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Gatos, United States
Founded: 1997
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