Is Netflix a good company to work for as a Senior Software Developer?

Senior Software Developer professionals working at Netflix have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 150 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Netflix employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Software Developer Jobs at Netflix now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Software Developer interview questions at Netflix .

Does Netflix pay Senior Software Developer employees well?

Senior Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Netflix with 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 150 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 4.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Software Developer salaries at Netflix.

How happy are Senior Software Developer professionals working at Netflix?

93% of Senior Software Developer employees at Netflix would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 18% in the past 12 months. Senior Software Developer professionals have also rated Netflix with a 4.4 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.2 rating for culture and values and 3.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Netflix?

Customer Service Representative (169) , Senior Software Engineer (153) , Software Engineer (121) , Manager (88) , Production Assistant (64) , Director (50) , Administrative Assistant (44) , Executive Assistant (41) , Project Manager (39) , Coordinator (27) , Marketing (22) , Intern (21) , Production Coordinator (19) , Engineering Manager (18) , Product Manager (18)

What are the pros of working at Netflix according to real employee reviews?

"great culture and a lot of talent" ((in 216 reviews)); "Benefits are great and very helpful" ((in 209 reviews)); "Many great people to work with and learn from" ((in 181 reviews)); "The challenging work and great colleagues." ((in 125 reviews)); "The motto "Freedom and responsibility" is deeply lived at all levels of the organization." ((in 112 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Netflix according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, Not organized, No balance of work and life." ((in 83 reviews)); "Long hours and very demanding" ((in 75 reviews)); "In last 3 months all the good managers were fired or they work in california" ((in 69 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 58 reviews)); "No job security" ((in 38 reviews))

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Netflix Senior Software Developer reviews

4.1

93% would recommend to a friend

(150 total reviews)

Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters

100% approve of CEO

94% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.2

Culture & values

3.9

Senior management

3.9

Career opportunities

Senior Software Developer employees have rated Netflix with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 150 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Netflix is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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150 reviews

5.0

Jan 19, 2025

Amazing culture

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great creative freedom, challenging problems

Cons

Tech quality could use improvement

4.0

Jan 10, 2025

Netflix

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They give generous parental leave

Cons

No salary raise for the last several years

5.0

Jan 9, 2025

Amazing

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Competitive pay. 2. Generous stock options. 3. Health insurance. 4. Flexible work hours. 5. Unlimited vacation. 6. Parental leave. 7. Learning opportunities. 8. Fitness reimbursements. 9. Work-life balance. 10. Inclusive culture. 11. Remote work options. 12. Career growth. 13. Collaborative environment. 14. Freedom to innovate. 15. Employee autonomy. 16. Prestigious brand. 17. Transparent policies. 18. Mental health support. 19. Relocation assistance. 20. Diverse projects. 21. Global exposure. 22. Cutting-edge tools. 23. Employee recognition. 24. Dynamic work culture. 25. Industry leadership. 26. Open communication. 27. Challenging problems. 28. Creative opportunities. 29. Professional development. 30. High job satisfaction. 31. Communi

Cons

It was amazing experience staff was good

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