Senior QA Automation Engineer, Python in Manchester

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 have 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 will make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We are 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 Role

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer within the New Product Introduction (NPI) team, you will occupy a high-impact role at the intersection of software and hardware. You will be responsible for the end-to-end quality of our TV products, ensuring that our Linux-based firmware integrates flawlessly with manufacturer hardware for the European market. Your primary focus will be scaling our quality efforts by developing automated test suites using Python and BDD. You will act as a technical bridge between our development teams and external manufacturing partners, leveraging AI and modern CI/CD tools to drive efficiency across the global TV business.

About The Team

As a global leader in consumer electronics, Roku is dedicated to delivering seamless, high-quality streaming experiences to millions of users worldwide. You will be part of a team focused on innovation, collaboration, and building products that redefine how people watch TV.

What you will be doing

• Automation & BDD Development: Transform manual test cases from TestRail into robust automated scripts. You will utilize our Python-based framework and follow BDD principles to ensure tests are scalable, readable, and aligned with business requirements.
• NPI & Firmware Validation: Lead the validation of new Roku TV models. This involves deep-dive testing and debugging of Linux-based firmware written in C++, ensuring stability and performance across various hardware configurations.
• CI/CD & Tooling: Manage and optimize automated test execution within Jenkins. Utilize Git for version control and leverage AI tools to enhance test generation and log analysis.
• Manufacturer Collaboration: Work directly with external TV manufacturers to resolve hardware-software blockers. Partner with global teams on initiatives to improve delivery effectiveness and 'Time to Market.'
• Technical Defect Analysis: Oversee the defect lifecycle in Jira. You will provide deep-dive technical analysis, including Linux system logs and stack traces, to help developers expedite fixes.
• Process Innovation: Identify opportunities to replace manual processes with automated solutions, improving the overall efficiency of the NPI workstream.

We are excited if you have

• Automation Expertise: Strong proficiency in Python and experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Behave, Lettuce, or Pytest-bdd).
• Embedded Systems Knowledge: Solid understanding of Linux-based firmware. While this is a QA role, the ability to understand C++ code for debugging purposes is highly advantageous.
• QA Domain Knowledge: Extensive experience in QA, specifically with Consumer Electronics, Embedded Systems, or Smart TV platforms (knowledge of DVB-T/T2 and HbbTV is a plus).
• Tooling: Expert-level experience with Jira, TestRail, Git, Docker, and Jenkins.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to use AI and data-driven insights to improve testing coverage and efficiency.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to navigate relationships with international manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders.

Our Hybrid Work Approach

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five-day in-office policy.

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 is 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.

Accommodations

Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to.

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 humour. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We are independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you will 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.