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Total compensation for a Netflix ML Engineer ranges from about $330K at the entry level to $1.6M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $740K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeniorSenior ML Engineer | 3-7 YOE | $430K | $0K | - | $330K - $695K |
| Senior (Senior ML)Senior ML Engineer (Senior) | 5-10 YOE | $575K | $0K | - | $450K - $945K |
| StaffStaff ML Engineer | 8-14 YOE | $740K | $0K | - | $565K - $1.2M |
| PrincipalPrincipal ML Engineer | 13+ YOE | $945K | $0K | - | $740K - $1.6M |
Senior ML IC. Cash-default structure.
Tenured Senior ML. Wide intra-title comp variance.
Staff ML IC. Cash-default; recommendation-systems leads pull top of band.
Principal ML IC. Newer level; rare external hire.
Netflix ML engineering uses the same flat ladder as SWE (Senior / Staff / Principal). Personalization, recommendation, and content-understanding orgs are the major hiring areas. Bands track SWE within ~5%; all-cash structure applies.
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