Filip Paun and Bertrand Mollinier Toublet, Senior Software Engineers at Netflix, discuss their experiences working on the Streaming Security team, personal growth at Netflix, navigating interactions, importance of user experience, and favorite TV shows like 'The Alienist', 'Santa Clarita Diet', and 'The Office'.
Language proficiency is a crucial requirement for security roles at Netflix, with English being a necessary language for hiring.
The podcast highlights the importance of personal and professional growth at Netflix, allowing employees to pursue different interests and learn about various technologies.
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The Role of Security in Netflix and Language Requirements
The podcast discusses the language requirements for security roles at Netflix. It is mentioned that proficiency in English is necessary before hiring. The speakers also talk about their own language skills, such as speaking Romanian and English. They discuss the challenges of learning different languages, like Mandarin and Spanish. They highlight the importance of language proficiency in their roles.
Career Growth and Experience at Netflix
The speakers talk about their own career growth and experience at Netflix. They mention their educational background and previous work experience. One of the speakers started as an intern at Apple and then joined Netflix after completing his Master's degree. They discuss how their time at Netflix has helped them grow both personally and professionally. They appreciate the opportunities to pursue different interests and learn about various technologies.
Challenges and Lessons Learned in Management Roles
The speakers share their experiences in management roles at Netflix. One of the speakers mentions how he was asked to leave his position after realizing that he was not doing a good job. He took a break from the company and later returned in an individual contributor role. They discuss the challenges of management and the importance of learning from past mistakes. They highlight the importance of finding a role that aligns with one's strengths and interests.
Content and Device Security at Netflix
The speakers provide insights into content and device security at Netflix. They emphasize the importance of ensuring the security and privacy of content while making it accessible to users worldwide. They explain that their focus is primarily on the client-side devices and ensuring robust security against tampering. They also mention their own security protocol called missile and the challenges of developing and integrating it. They discuss factors like user experience, performance optimization, and partnerships with device manufacturers in delivering secure and high-quality content.
Senior Software Engineers, Filip Paun and Bertrand Mollinier Toublet discuss working on the Streaming Security team at Netflix, being let go and coming back, and culture at Netflix.
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