Company Overview
Netflix is a global entertainment leader, serving over 300 million subscribers across 190+ countries. With a vast library of TV series, films, and games in multiple genres and languages, members can stream anytime, anywhere—pausing and resuming at their convenience, with the flexibility to change plans anytime.
Senior Internet Strategy & Partnerships Lead
About Netflix
Netflix is a global entertainment leader with 300+ million subscribers in 190+ countries, offering TV series, films, and games across diverse genres and languages. Members can stream anytime, anywhere, with the flexibility to change plans as they wish.
Role Overview
Netflix drives over 30% of primetime internet traffic, working closely with ISPs to optimize delivery and minimize congestion through Open Connect (openconnect.netflix.com). We are seeking an experienced Senior Internet Strategy & Partnerships Lead to shape ISP engagement strategies, drive technical alignment, and optimize global internet delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Alignment: Work cross-functionally to ensure global and regional ISP strategies align with business objectives.
- Market Research: Analyze current and future internet trends to refine regional ISP partnership strategies.
- Technical Expertise: Engage in technical discussions and develop materials supporting ISP collaborations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Business Development, Legal, Government Relations, and Public Relations to maintain strategic unity.
- Contract Negotiation: Lead complex negotiations with ISPs to optimize internet delivery.
- Thought Leadership: Develop collateral that translates technical concepts for both expert and non-expert audiences.
Requirements
- 15+ years in internet infrastructure, peering, interconnection, and content delivery.
- Deep expertise in internet architecture, governance, and sourcing strategies.
- Strong knowledge of network engineering, traffic optimization, and content delivery systems.
- Experience in contract negotiation and ISP partnerships.
- Excellent communication skills (fluency in additional languages is a plus).
- Ability to work independently, problem-solve creatively, and escalate effectively.
- Willingness to travel regionally and globally as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $290,000 – $760,000 (flexible mix of salary and stock options).
- Comprehensive benefits: Health plans, mental health support, 401(k) with employer match, stock options, disability programs, HSA/FSA, family-forming benefits, life insurance, and paid leave programs.
- Flexible Time Off for salaried employees; 35 days of PTO for hourly employees.
Netflix is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please contact your recruiter.
🔹 This position is open for at least 7 days and will close once filled.