Netflix Chief Technology Officer (Staff Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Netflix
Staff
8 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Netflix's CTO interview process for Staff-level candidates typically follows a structured approach spanning 4-6 weeks. The process includes an initial recruiter screening call, followed by 1-2 technical phone screening rounds, and concludes with 5-6 onsite interview rounds (conducted virtually or in-person). These rounds assess strategic thinking, technical depth, system design expertise, leadership capability, cultural alignment with Netflix's values, and ability to drive cross-functional initiatives. Expect evaluation of your experience managing large-scale distributed systems, technology strategy formulation, team leadership at scale, and architectural decision-making.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
75 min5 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Systems Architecture and Scale
75 min6 focus topicssystem design
3
Technical Phone Screen - Product and Business Impact
67 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1 - Strategic Leadership and Vision
90 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
5
Onsite Round 2 - Technical Depth and Architecture Review
105 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3 - Leadership, Execution, and Organizational Change
90 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Round 4 - Security, Compliance, and Risk Management
82 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Round 5 - Culture, Values, and Executive Presence
82 min5 focus topicsculture fit