I'm hiring a senior engineer at Netflix

In my new role, I manage a small group and I have an open headcount for a senior engineer

The full job specification is at http://jobs.netflix.com/DetailFlix.asp?flix1642

Here's what we are looking for:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing and developing the Netflix web application and middle-tier architecture focused on personalization software.
  
• Full software life-cycle ownership of key strategic business logic from inception through production.
  
• Conceiving, articulating and implementing projects in coordination with technical and non-technical coworkers for product enhancement and improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with high-traffic, highly scaling, multi-threaded software design.
  
• 7+ years of web application development experience. (Java a plus)
  
• Experience with Oracle or equivalent database system.
  
• Flexibility to shift priorities based on changing needs of the business.
  
• A Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent engineering.

Characteristics of Success at Netflix:

• Strong customer orientation, both internally and externally.
  
• Strategic thinking both technically and business-wise.
  
• Ability to execute successfully on business strategy.
  
• Self motivated / self starter.
  
• Personal drive to achieve world class software development.
  
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving, growing, dynamic environment.
  
• Love of technical challenges and the sense of pride it brings to solve them.
  
• Ability to work well in a cross functional environment.