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Helping VFX studios pave a path to the cloud

The Netflix TechBlog

But it’s not easy: to pull this off, VFX studios need to build and operate serious technical infrastructure (compute, storage, networking, and software licensing), otherwise known as a “ render farm.” This ultimately results in more compelling entertainment for Netflix members.

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Demystifying Interviewing for Backend Engineers @ Netflix

The Netflix TechBlog

Let us know if you need any assistive technology or other accommodations ahead of time, and we’ll be sure to work with you to get it set up. Some of the areas for which we are actively seeking backend engineers include Streaming & Gaming Technologies, Product Innovation, Infrastructure, and Studio Technologies.

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What is chaos engineering?

Dynatrace

The many disaster scenarios and outcomes allow chaos engineers to better model what happens to applications and microservices, which gives them increasing intelligence to share with developers to perfect software and cloud-native infrastructure. The history of chaos engineering. Netflix pioneered chaos engineering out of necessity.

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Remote Workstations for the Discerning Artists

The Netflix TechBlog

Artists like to work at places where they can create groundbreaking entertainment instead of worrying about getting access to the software or source files they need. To meet this need, the Studio Infrastructure team has created Netflix Workstations. As with any new technology, the experience is not always bug-free.

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Netflix at AWS re:Invent 2019

The Netflix TechBlog

Netflix shares how Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling allows its infrastructure to automatically adapt to changing traffic patterns in order to keep its audience entertained and its costs on target. Technology advancements in content creation and consumption have also increased its data footprint. Wednesday?—?December

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Netflix at AWS re:Invent 2019

The Netflix TechBlog

Netflix shares how Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling allows its infrastructure to automatically adapt to changing traffic patterns in order to keep its audience entertained and its costs on target. Technology advancements in content creation and consumption have also increased its data footprint. Wednesday?—?December

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The state of digital transformation in Banking in the UK: Four Questions with Forrester Analyst

Dynatrace

Being smarter about their footprint and technology, as well as shifting to paperless and cashless branches, can reduce branch costs with little to no impact on the business. Customers still value the empathy a human advisor brings, but digital technology can augment that experience. Is security a barrier to digitally transforming?

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