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UCAN (University Candidate Associate Network)

at Netflix

Netflix's selective new grad engineering program with no bootcamp, direct team placement.

Year 1 TC
USD 250k
Acceptance
<1%
Apply By
December
Interview Time
4 weeks

About This Program

Netflix hires very few new grads but pays top-of-market. UCAN engineers join production teams immediately with full ownership. Known for Netflix's famous 'freedom and responsibility' culture.

What You'll Do

  • Join a production team immediately (no bootcamp)
  • Full ownership of features from day one
  • Access to Netflix's engineering culture memo in practice

Eligibility

Degree
Bachelor's, Master's
Preferred Majors
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Year Level
senior, graduate

Visa Sponsorship

H1B Sponsorship
OPT / CPT

Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary
USD 180k-220k
Year 1 Total
USD 250k

Netflix pays all cash, no RSUs. Base is top of market.

Interview Process (3 rounds)

  1. 1

    Resume + referral

  2. 2

    Technical phone screen

  3. 3

    Onsite (4 interviews: coding, system design, culture fit)

Interview Formats

CodingSystem designCulture fit (deep)

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