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Staff Product Designer – Developer Platform

Staff Product Designer – Developer Platform

CompanyNetflix
LocationUnited States
Salary$310000 – $710000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 8+ years as a Product Designer (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience designing developer tools, platforms, or other technical products
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating complex system design and technical product work
  • Proven track record of leading design initiatives from concept to launch
  • Expert in design tools (Figma, etc.) and prototyping technologies
  • Strong systems thinking and ability to design scalable solutions

Responsibilities

  • Lead design strategy for complex developer platform initiatives, creating intuitive experiences that enhance developer productivity
  • Define and evolve design patterns and systems that scale across the platform
  • Identify opportunities for innovation through user research and technical insight
  • Create cohesive, end-to-end experiences that reduce cognitive load
  • Shape how we measure and improve developer experience
  • Drive end-to-end design solutions for complex technical workflows
  • Craft and validate prototypes that effectively communicate solutions
  • Establish scalable design practices and foundational patterns
  • Scope and negotiate realistic deliverables with partners
  • Mentor other designers in technical product design and elevate design practices
  • Partner with product and engineering teams to shape strategy and implementation
  • Facilitate design workshops and creative sessions with technical stakeholders
  • Articulate design vision and approach to senior leadership
  • Build strong relationships across platform teams
  • Lead through influence to ensure coherent experiences

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with modern development practices and platforms
  • Experience with AI/ML-enhanced user experiences a plus
  • Continuous learner passionate about design excellence and culture
  • Self-motivated and autonomous
  • Mature approach to giving and receiving feedback
  • Collaborative and ego-free in technical discussions
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and driving clarity