Netflix Staff UX Designer Interview Preparation Guide
UX Designer
Netflix
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Netflix's interview process for UX Design roles follows a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation designed to assess design expertise, user-centered thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and alignment with Netflix's culture of freedom and responsibility. The process emphasizes demonstrating portfolio strength, design systems thinking, research methodology, and leadership capability for Staff-level candidates. Staff-level designers undergo 5-6 onsite interviews to evaluate strategic design thinking, mentorship capacity, and organizational impact alongside core design competencies.[1][2]
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
40 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Design Portfolio & Problem-Solving Screen
55 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Design System & Scale Deep Dive
55 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Product Thinking
55 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
5
Behavioral & Netflix Culture Alignment
50 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Leadership & Strategic Vision
55 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Design Review & Hiring Committee
3 focus topicscase study