At Netflix, the New Grad Software Engineer (2026) role anchors our mission to entertain the world through groundbreaking streaming technology. Based in Los Gatos, CA, you will contribute to the core infrastructure that delivers seamless viewing to over 260 million subscribers worldwide, ensuring high availability and personalization at massive scale. Day-to-day, you will prototype and deploy microservices using Java and Python, optimizing video encoding pipelines for 4K HDR content. Collaborate with data scientists to refine recommendation algorithms via Apache Spark, handling terabytes of user behavior data daily. Debug latency issues in our global CDN network, leveraging observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana. Participate in agile sprints to enhance playback reliability across iOS, Android, and web clients, while contributing to open-source projects that influence industry standards. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, graduating in 2026, with strong academic projects in distributed systems. Proficiency in at least one JVM language and SQL is essential; prior internship experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP preferred. Familiarity with containerization via Docker strengthens applications. Excel with problem-solving in dynamic environments, mastering Go or Kotlin for backend services. Demonstrate curiosity and effective cross-team communication to thrive. Netflix fosters a culture of freedom and responsibility, with collaborative teams in a vibrant Los Gatos campus setting. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and stock options.