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ECAD/MCAD Symbol Librarian

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$2.0K/mo

Develop, maintain, and organize both the ECAD library for Allegro Layout PCB footprints and the ... Develop and maintain accurate 3D models and metadata for electronic components in Siemens NX ...

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ECAD/MCAD Symbol Librarian

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$2.0K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Develop, maintain, and organize both the ECAD library for Allegro Layout PCB footprints and the ... Develop and maintain accurate 3D models and metadata for electronic components in Siemens NX ...

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ECAD/MCAD Symbol Librarian

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$2.0K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Develop, maintain, and organize both the ECAD library for Allegro Layout PCB footprints and the ... Develop and maintain accurate 3D models and metadata for electronic components in Siemens NX ...

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Digital Asset Specialist

Redlands, CA · On-site

... library of creative content. In this role, you'll ensure digital assets are easy to find, properly ... Apply and maintain metadata standards, naming conventions, and taxonomies to ensure digital assets ...

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Manager, ASO Content & Optimization

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... metadata, and storefront updates into market, including creative briefs, asset routing, versioning, approvals, content library management, and storefront update readiness. * Manage app store refresh ...

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What is a metadata librarian?

Metadata librarians are information professionals who manage and organize metadata, which is data that describes other data, for library collections. They create, edit, and maintain metadata records to ensure resources are discoverable, accessible, and properly described in library catalogs and digital repositories. Their work supports searchability, digital preservation, and resource sharing by applying standards and best practices for cataloging. Metadata librarians often collaborate with IT staff, archivists, and subject specialists to enhance user access to library materials.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a metadata librarian?

To thrive as a Metadata Librarian, you need expertise in cataloging standards (such as MARC, Dublin Core), metadata schema, and information organization, usually supported by a Master's in Library Science or a related field. Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), metadata management tools, and knowledge of cataloging software like OCLC Connexion is typical. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help ensure accuracy and facilitate collaboration with library staff. These skills and qualities are crucial to maintaining accessible, well-organized digital and print collections that support user discovery and research.

What are common challenges faced by professionals working in a metadata library role, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in a metadata library role often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistency and accuracy in metadata standards across diverse collections, keeping up with evolving cataloging guidelines, and integrating new technologies or platforms. Addressing these challenges typically involves ongoing training, collaboration with colleagues to develop clear metadata policies, and staying informed about industry best practices. Regular communication with IT teams and subject specialists is also key to ensuring that metadata effectively supports discoverability and access for library users.

What is the difference between Metadata Library vs Metadata Specialist?

AspectMetadata LibraryMetadata Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in library science, information management, or related fieldsRequires similar credentials, often with additional certifications in data management or information systems
Work EnvironmentLibraries, archives, or information centers managing large metadata collectionsData-driven organizations, digital repositories, or information management teams
Employer & IndustryLibraries, museums, archives, academic institutionsTech companies, publishing, digital content providers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding library metadata management rolesSpecialized data and metadata management tasks

The main difference is that a Metadata Library focuses on managing metadata within library and archival settings, while a Metadata Specialist handles metadata in broader digital and data environments. Both roles require similar credentials but serve different industry needs.

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Engineering Manager, Metadata Distribution Engineering

Netflix

Los Gatos, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

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Job description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
The Role
As part of the Content Engineering team, Metadata Distribution provides the infrastructure to safely and quickly verify, compute, package, and distribute the extensive catalog library, structure, and liveness that drives what you see and play when you use the Netflix product. This information plays a crucial role in shaping the user experience on Netflix, influencing everything from the recommendations you receive, to the way you experience content and even how the content is played back.
As an Engineering Manager, you will:
  • Coach a team of highly driven back-end focused senior engineers, providing them with robust career development opportunities.
  • Establish strong partnerships with upstream teams to better model new entities in the ecosystem and any new metadata needs.
  • Establish partnerships with downstream Engineering to understand controls and distribution needs in service of supporting new consumer product behaviors.
  • Ability to drive architectures and decisions for technology innovation. This team is responsible for launching tiles on the Netflix product and the engineering manager acts as the product manager for some services.
  • Ability to anticipate how new company initiatives will affect the movement of Title data and determine the most effective ways to evolve existing systems. Understanding the pros and cons of various options across different technology layers of the flow is essential.
  • Represent the Content Engineering team in cross-functional forums.
  • Ability to challenge designs and propose solutions for highly scalable distributed systems while minimizing technology costs and troubleshooting.

About you:
  • Prior expertise in all aspects of the data lifecycle such as modeling, movement, and distribution in highly scalable and low latency environments for core company data.
  • Experience as an Engineering Manager is required.
  • Experience leading teams working on highly scalable mission-critical distributed systems.
  • Systems thinker with a strong desire to understand the entire end-to-end architecture and data flow.
  • Strong influencing skills across partners and non-direct reports.
  • Able to work with a wide breadth of stakeholders/partners ranging from operations, creative teams, engineering, legal, security, etc.

Our culture is unique, and we live by our values, allowing you to do your best work and grow. To learn more about Content Engineering, feel free to listen to this video.
Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $190,000 - $920,000.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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