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.

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