Netflix Staff-Level AI Engineer Interview Preparation Guide
AI Engineer
Netflix
Staff
10 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
Netflix's Staff-level AI Engineer interview process is a 6-8 week comprehensive evaluation spanning recruiter screening, hiring manager discussion, technical phone screen, and two days of on-site interviews. The process evaluates technical depth (system design, ML architecture, neural networks), production-grade coding abilities, leadership and cross-functional influence, and cultural alignment with Netflix's Freedom & Responsibility philosophy. For Staff level, emphasis is placed on architectural decision-making, mentorship capacity, and strategic impact across multiple teams.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
40 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Hiring Manager Screen
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - ML System Design
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
4
On-site Round 1, Interview 1 - ML Systems Architecture Deep Dive
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
5
On-site Round 1, Interview 2 - Deep Learning & Modern AI Architectures
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
On-site Round 1, Interview 3 - Production ML & Coding
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
7
On-site Round 1, Interview 4 - Behavioral & Collaboration
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
8
On-site Round 1, Interview 5 - Hiring Manager Technical Discussion
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
9
On-site Round 2, Interview 1 - Leadership, Cross-functional Impact & Strategic Thinking
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
10
On-site Round 2, Interview 2 - Organizational Fit & Strategic Vision
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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