HARD

Design Netflix Video Processing Pipeline

Design the video processing pipeline that encodes uploaded content into multiple formats and resolutions for streaming.

Estimated Time: 45 minutes
#Video Encoding#Pipeline#Parallel Processing#Storage

Solution Overview

Implement chunked parallel encoding. Use adaptive bitrate encoding (ABR) profiles. Store in object storage with CDN distribution.

Solution Overview

Implement chunked parallel encoding. Use adaptive bitrate encoding (ABR) profiles. Store in object storage with CDN distribution.

Hints to Get Started
1

How to parallelize encoding?

2

Codec selection (H.264, H.265, AV1)

3

Storage optimization strategies

Pipeline Stages
  • Upload
  • Validation
  • Chunking
  • Parallel Encoding
  • Quality Check
  • Assembly
  • CDN Distribution
Encoding Profiles
  • 4K HDR
  • 1080p
  • 720p
  • 480p
  • Audio tracks