Netflix Backend Developer (Mid-Level) Interview Preparation Guide

Netflix's backend developer interview process for mid-level candidates consists of 7 rounds across recruiting, technical screening, and onsite phases. The interview loop emphasizes end-to-end code ownership, system design thinking, and Netflix's 'Freedom & Responsibility' culture. Candidates progress through recruiter interactions, a technical phone screen, and then four to five intense onsite rounds featuring two deep-dive coding sessions, a comprehensive system design discussion, a backend architecture deep dive, and a culture-fit conversation. Each round evaluates proficiency in distributed systems, API design, database optimization, and production incident management—all critical for Netflix's microservice-based platform serving hundreds of millions of users.