Netflix Staff Penetration Tester Interview Preparation Guide
Penetration Tester
Netflix
Staff
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Netflix's technical interview process for Staff-level security roles typically combines recruiter screening, technical security assessments, hands-on penetration testing case studies, security architecture and systems thinking, behavioral evaluation aligned with Netflix's culture, and final-round conversations with senior security leadership. The process emphasizes practical offensive security expertise, strategic thinking about security systems, and cultural alignment with Netflix's high-performance environment.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Security Assessment
75 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Penetration Testing Case Study and Engagement Design
90 min6 focus topicscase study
4
Security Architecture and Systems Thinking
75 min6 focus topicssystem design
5
Leadership, Mentorship, and Strategic Thinking
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Final Round: Security Leadership Discussion
45 min5 focus topicsculture fit