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Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Roku, Inc. • San Jose, CA, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.

About the team

This team spends most of its time building and improving the UI framework and components that power Roku user experiences. Our roadmap helps us accelerate our growth and scale, putting surprising new features into the hands of tens of millions of Roku users worldwide.

Our developers and engineers are owners. They are motivated from within, finding and taking on a feature or project simply because that problem needs to be solved and shipped. But that individual must work together with different engineering teams, UI design, product teams, and business leadership to make things happen, which means that engineers succeed here because they can maintain that independent spirit and motivation within a deeply collaborative environment. We are the pragmatic dreamers inventing and re‑inventing the world of streaming media.

About the role

Roku pioneered streaming to the TV and continues to innovate and lead the industry. While we are well-positioned to help shape the future of television and streaming media worldwide, continued success stems from experienced software engineers like you developing core features for the Roku platform.

Our new Senior Software Engineer, UI Infrastructure will be contributing extensively to our embedded UI framework development. You will be working closely with system architects to develop new features or extend current features to improve system stability and performance. You will also be engaged in developing tools which can help the larger development community within Roku. A proven track record of shipping high‑quality software on embedded platforms is essential. This is a great role for a senior professional who enjoys a high level of visibility and thrives on great business impact.

The features and performance improvements you implement directly impact millions of users every day. This is a great role for an experienced professional who has innovative ideas for complex problems and can translate these ideas into ultra‑reliable software.

What you'll be doing

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance the high-performance grid rendering component that power Roku’s app engine
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including the Home Screen and EPG teams to integrate feature requests and optimize UI responsiveness
  • Implement unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure high‑quality, snappy user experiences across Roku devices
  • Apply deep knowledge of Linux and OS concepts to improve system stability and performance
  • Work autonomously in a distributed team environment, communicating effectively across time zones and locations
  • Participate in design discussions and code reviews to uphold best practices in embedded C++ development and system architecture

We're excited if you have

  • 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, preferably with a focus on embedded systems or UI performance
  • Strong proficiency in C++ programming, with experience in developing and optimizing rendering engines or UI frameworks
  • Solid understanding of Linux OS concepts and experience working in Linux‑based environments
  • Experience with test automation as part of the software development lifecycle
  • Familiarity with embedded development principles, particularly in mid‑level firmware or system software
  • Ability to work independently and asynchronously in a distributed team environment across multiple time zones
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams
  • A track record of delivering high‑performance, snappy user experiences through efficient and maintainable code
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    Benefits

    Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k) / pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

    The Roku Culture

    Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast‑paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.

    We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem‑solvers, which itself is a two‑part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.

    To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https : / / www.weareroku.com / factsheet.

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