Emerging Talent at Netflix

We bring the best entertainment to the world by hiring the best minds in the world, and that begins with our summer internship program in the United States. As an intern at Netflix, you’ll work alongside world-class innovators and take your skills to a new level in a variety of areas that encompass our technology, entertainment, and business teams.

Our Internship Program

We’re excited for you to learn more about summer internships at Netflix!

Internships at Netflix are typically a 12-week summer experience that immerse you in our unique company culture. You’ll become a valued member of your team and work on meaningful projects that directly impact our business and global audience. Some of the best talent in the world will provide you and your fellow interns with unique opportunities for collaboration and mentorship that will empower you to do the best work in your early careers. All the while, our Programs team will keep the summer dynamic and engaging, helping you deepen your understanding of entertainment and tech as you build your network with fellow interns and Netflixers.

We welcome students who are enrolled in university and pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree.

If you want to entertain the world, entertain a future with us. Only at Netflix.

Where and When to Apply

Don’t see any open intern roles on our site yet? Don't worry, we usually start posting roles on a rolling basis around mid-August to early September each year, and our intern recruiting season generally runs from late summer to the end of March the following year. We will start accepting applications as soon as they go live. Once a role is open, you can apply directly on our job site.

The Interview Process

We hire interns for a variety of teams at Netflix. Although your experience will be tailored for each role, here is a broad overview of what you can expect in the Netflix intern interview process:

• Internship interviews at Netflix typically include a take-home assessment followed by approximately two-to-three rounds of interviews, with advancement based on the feedback at each stage.
• Your interviewers will be evaluating your technical (if applicable), role-specific, and behavioral skills.
• During your interview, we are looking to learn more about you, your skill set, and the kind of work that excites you. This will help us match you with your Dream Team at Netflix.

How to Prepare for Interviews

• Read up on our Culture Memo
  One special part of Netflix is our work culture. We encourage you to ask your interviewer(s) questions about our culture, so you can hear firsthand about what it’s like to work at Netflix. You may be asked about which aspects of the memo resonate most with you – or not – so be prepared. The memo is available in 13 languages.
• Prepare to talk about your projects on your resume
  We want to hear about your projects, internships, and any community/organizations you are involved in. If you took part in internships or group projects, don’t be afraid to shine using the S.T.A.R. Method.**
• Practice technical fundamentals (Software Engineering candidates)
  We’ll want to see how well you code in your favorite language. Practice basic algorithms you’re familiar with and make sure to brush up on common data structures. It’s a good idea to create a real interview environment to practice in. For example, practice mock interviews with your friends, mentors, or family members in a quiet area free of distractions, and time yourself.

Tips for a Successful Interview

• Ask clarifying questions
  Similar to working on real projects, we usually have questions before we start. We are here to help explain any ambiguities. Please use your Netflix interviewer as a resource and ask clarifying questions.

• Think out loud
  Share your thoughts with us! If we know what you’re thinking, we can be a better partner to you. We would like this interview to be a collaborative experience.

• Be Open to feedback
  If your interviewer gives you any feedback during the exercise, we recommend you reflect on it. You don’t need to agree with everything we say, but articulate your reasons. Your analysis may just impress us!

• If you're stuck, step back, and don't give up
  If you find things becoming difficult and you're stuck in a corner, consider re-evaluating your approach. Remember to think out loud and share your thoughts, and we might nudge you onto the right path. We want to work with someone with grit, determination, and a growth mindset whose resourcefulness will win the day.

*The STAR method is a common framework that is used to explain a candidate’s past experiences. STAR stands for “Situation, Task, Action, and Result.” When thinking through a past experience, start by explaining the situation, then move on to the task that you were assigned. Continue by explaining the actions that you took, and then wrap up by sharing the results. To help us learn more about your past work and impact, we recommend having four to five examples handy that you can share which use the STAR framework.