Join the Future of Gaming at Netflix: Revolutionizing Game Development with AI
Netflix, the world's leading entertainment service with 283 million paid memberships across over 190 countries, is on a mission to transform the gaming industry with the power of generative AI. We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Producer to join our Games Innovation team, driving the development of innovative, AI-enabled, and AI-powered games that will captivate and inspire players worldwide.
About Our Team and the Role
The GenAI for Games team at Netflix is at the forefront of harnessing the potential of generative AI to revolutionize game development and player experiences. We're committed to a creator-first approach, putting creative talent at the center, with AI serving as a catalyst and accelerant. As a Senior Producer supporting GenAI for games, you will collaborate with external partners, our External Games publishing team, and internal teams to deliver groundbreaking games to the Netflix service.
You will be working on three types of projects:
- Early-stage prototypes, vertical slices, and proofs of concept developed by external partners, requiring your expertise as an external producer to maximize their potential.
- AI-enabled and AI-powered games in full production, where you'll focus on the AI elements that differentiate these games from others in our portfolio.
- Prototypes and game projects within our internal team that would benefit from your production leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- For early-stage external projects, you'll manage budgets and schedules, influence design and execution based on your creative and strategic judgment, and coordinate communication between partners and Netflix teams to set these projects up for success.
- For games in full production, you'll represent GenAI for Games in cross-functional teams, ensuring that AI bets are paying off and providing problem-solving support as needed.
- For internal GenAI projects, you'll provide production leadership, including schedule management, creative input, and coordination across Netflix teams.
- As a member of the GenAI for Games leadership team, you'll influence project decisions and contribute to the strategy and execution of the organization.
Essential Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a game producer, with a proven track record of success.
- Ability to operate effectively in high-ambiguity situations and with emerging technologies.
- Experience working with both internal and external teams.
- Background in mobile game development or production.
- Strong creative instincts and a history of making informed creative decisions in fluid situations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects in the early stages of the game life cycle, including concepting, high-level design, prototyping, and evaluating results.
- Skilled in working through influence, building relationships, and shepherding decisions through stakeholders.
- Passion for AI in games and familiarity with the current state of AI in game design and development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort interacting with all levels of the company and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications
- Comfort representing Netflix at conferences or events.
- Direct experience with AI, even as a part-time creator.
- Experience building games for early or unfinished platforms.
What We Offer
Netflix provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment. Our compensation structure includes an annual salary, and you can choose how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options each year. We also offer:
- Health Plans, Mental Health support, and Disability Programs.
- A 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match and Stock Option Program.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits.
- Paid leave of absence programs and flexible time off for full-time salaried employees.
Work Environment and Culture
We're committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives build stronger teams. Netflix is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on various factors, including race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, and more.
The preferred location for this role is Los Gatos, CA, but we will consider remote candidates in the United States or Canada. Traveling to the Los Gatos office once a month is expected.
Career Growth and Learning Benefits
As a Senior Producer in our Games Innovation team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to the evolution of the gaming industry. You'll be part of a dynamic team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI in game development.
Join Us
If you're a motivated and experienced game producer passionate about AI and game development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Senior Producer, Games Innovation at Netflix, you'll be at the forefront of transforming the gaming industry and creating innovative experiences for our members worldwide.
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