At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build APIs, develop data pipelines, and optimise analytics solutions.
- Company: Join Roku's innovative Ads Analytics team driving impactful advertising insights.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on cutting-edge technology and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of AI-driven advertising analytics and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Expertise in API development, Big Data, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About the Team
The Ads Analytics team plays a critical role in Roku’s Advertising organization, leading measurement and analytics initiatives that power decision‑making across the advertising ecosystem. We develop and manage products that deliver actionable insights for advertisers while meeting the operational and analytical needs of internal business teams. We work closely with Product Managers, Ad Sales, Ad Operations, Data Science, and multiple other software teams within the Advertising Engineering organization to deliver high‑impact solutions. Looking ahead, we are exploring AI‑driven measurement capabilities to further enhance the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and strengthen internal analytics.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in API Development using Spring Boot and knowledge of Apache Spark‑based Big Data pipelines using Airflow. This hybrid position bridges software engineering and data engineering, requiring the ability to design, build, and maintain scalable systems for both application development and large‑scale data processing. You will communicate and collaborate heavily with both business and engineering to ensure high quality standards and overall project delivery success. In this role, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to architect and manage robust, production‑grade data products that power critical analytics and measurement capabilities. You will work with technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Trino, Druid, Spring Boot, StarRocks, and Looker to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions. The ideal candidate is a proactive, self‑motivated professional with a strong track record in building applications and services with a dedication to delivering exceptional results.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Software Development: Design and build APIs and backend services using Spring Boot to support data products and analytics workflows. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code and tests, ensuring adherence to best practices through code reviews.
- Big Data Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows using Apache Spark and Apache Airflow. Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. Develop and fine‑tune complex queries and analytics solutions using Druid, Trino, and StarRocks for large‑scale datasets. Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data systems to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
Collaboration
Senior Software Engineer (Advertising Analytics) employer: Roku, Inc.
Roku is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly within the Ads Analytics team. Employees benefit from a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth through cutting-edge projects in AI-driven analytics. With a focus on teamwork and high-impact solutions, Roku empowers its engineers to thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to the future of advertising technology.
