Last year during E3, Microsoft announced that they would be allowing Netflix subscribers to watch streaming films using their Xbox 360 console. For the last couple of months, there has been speculation that Netflix was going to expand their access for gamers to watch films directly to their console, which go beyond just the Xbox 360. Meaning, PlayStation 3 and Wii owners would have the same ability and would be able to watch films straight to their TV by simply using their gaming system.

Although nothing was concrete, it seemed like this was eventually going to happen because of customers surveys. Many of these questionnaires were asking consumers how they would like to see both the PS3 and Wii having access to the online rental company. In fact, many people were already figuring that we would see some kind of announcement during this year’s E3. Of course the conference came and went and we heard nothing.

Today, a job listing over at Craigslist has just appeared, and it looks like this could be the best evidence we have seen yet, to see Netflix crossing over to the other videogame consoles.

The listing is titled “Netflix- Senior Software Engineer – Gaming Platforms“, and the ad is for “The Gaming Platforms team“, which appears to be a subdivision of Netflix. “The Gaming Platforms team is a newly forming group responsible for prototyping, testing and building the Netflix experience for gaming consoles,” reads the classified. “Over the last ten years, Netflix has developed the world’s best personalization and movie finding technology – this team’s challenge is to bring it to gaming consoles and create a fantastic experience used every day by our growing subscriber base of over 10 million customers.”

“In this role we need an engineer with experience developing media rich applications on current generation gaming consoles. Candidates will be very technical, strong C++ programmers, and execution focused,” it reads.

Notice how the Craigslist listing uses “consoles” in a plural sense and not just “Xbox” or “console?” This would suggest that Netflix is looking for developers who are familiar with other systems than just the Xbox 360. The ad also mentions “consoles” a two other times; “You have years of experience building software on the current generation gaming consoles. You are familiar with one or more of those consoles, the technical hurdles associated with them, and the means of navigating those hurdles.”

The only reason why we would never see Netflix make its way onto another or both consoles is a simple one. Microsoft would have had contract with the online company which would bar them from using other systems, which I highly doubt. And even if they did, I’m sure we would have heard of such a legal document. If anything, it would only be a timed-exclusive, and even then I have my doubts.

I think its pretty evident that Netflix is looking into other avenues to grow their online streaming business. They understand that this is the future of viewing movies and they need to adapt fast. For the most part, videogame consoles are the perfect fit. Many of them are already in the living room and hooked up to the Internet. Netflix wouldn’t need to sell any external piece for it to work and millions would already have accesses to it. I think it’s more up to the videogame hardware companies to allow Netflix to work on their system, than Netflix wanting themselves to be available to PS3 and/or Wii owners.

After the jump, read the full job listing.

“The Gaming Platforms team is a newly forming group responsible for prototyping, testing and building the Netflix experience for gaming consoles. Over the last ten years, Netflix has developed the world’s best personalization and movie finding technology – this team’s challenge is to bring it to gaming consoles and create a fantastic experience used every day by our growing subscriber base of over 10 million customers.

In this role we need an engineer with experience developing media rich applications on current generation gaming consoles. Candidates will be very technical, strong C++ programmers, and execution focused.

Expect to work on a small team with a huge mandate to rapidly prototype and iterate on a variety of platforms. Only stars can get it done and your skills will be key.

Here is your cheat sheet for the interview:

You are deeply technical and bring a strong need to understand and build technology.

You have years of experience building software on the current generation gaming consoles. You are familiar with one or more of those consoles, the technical hurdles associated with them, and the means of navigating those hurdles.

You are a great partner for your product management, engineering and design colleagues. You consistently deliver and colleagues want to work with you.

You desire a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You can run with fuzzy requirements, make great judgment calls, and are comfortable with smart risk taking.

You want to make a difference at a company that matters. Netflix is rated the number one e-commerce company for customer satisfaction. You are ready to raise the bar. You are results oriented.“