Netflix Software Engineer Interview Preparation Guide - Entry Level
Software Engineer
Netflix
entry
7 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Netflix's interview process for Software Engineers is selective and culture-driven, consisting of a recruiter screening call, a hiring manager phone screen, a technical phone screen, and four separate onsite interviews spanning across 1-2 days. The process emphasizes not only technical competency but also cultural alignment with Netflix's core values of freedom, responsibility, candor, and context over control. For entry-level candidates, the focus is on demonstrating fundamental coding skills, problem-solving ability, learning potential, and genuine interest in Netflix's engineering challenges.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min5 focus topicsculture fit
2
Hiring Manager Phone Screen
30 min5 focus topicsculture fit
3
Technical Phone Screen
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Interview - Technical Round 1 (Coding)
45 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Interview - Technical Round 2 (Data Structures & Algorithms)
45 min4 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Interview - Behavioral & Culture Fit
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Interview - Technical Round 3 (System Design Fundamentals)
45 min5 focus topicssystem design
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