Netflix Backend Developer (Senior Level) - Comprehensive Interview Preparation Guide
Backend Developer
Netflix
Senior
7 rounds
Updated 2/18/2026
Netflix's interview process for Senior Backend Developers consists of a recruiter screening phase followed by technical interviews and a behavioral round. The process emphasizes your ability to design scalable systems, write production-quality code, and demonstrate alignment with Netflix's culture of 'Freedom & Responsibility.' You will be evaluated on your depth of understanding of distributed systems, your ability to make architectural trade-offs, and your experience owning end-to-end systems at scale.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Phone Technical Round 1 - Coding
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Phone Technical Round 2 - System Design
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1 - Coding Deep Dive
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2 - System Design (Complex Distributed System)
75 min6 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Round 3 - Architecture Review and Deep Dive
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4 - Behavioral and Culture Fit
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral