Senior Software Engineer - C++, Embedded, Chromium in Cambridge

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: 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 around the world, continued success stems from experienced embedded software engineers like you joining the Roku OS, OS Extensions and Apps Team.

About the role: In this role, you will be part of the team that’s responsible for developing core features and enabling streaming applications like Netflix, YouTube, BBC on the Roku platform. This will draw on your knowledge of NDK development, DRM and browser technologies, audio video streaming standards, graphics and application performance optimization (focusing on embedded systems). 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:

• Understand the architecture needs to enable top tier streaming applications on top of Roku OS, and develop software needed to deliver our users a world-class streaming experience under all operating conditions.
• Work on audio, video and graphics functionality porting, and understand partner application certification requirements and work with certification QA team members to close certification issues.
• Work on embedded browser technologies like WebKit, Chromium used in partner applications to deliver best streaming experience.
• Work both independently and in small groups to deliver new features and functionality on-time.
• Demonstrate excellence in C++ development and deliver high-performance, ultra-reliable software.
• Demonstrate impeccable software design skills, make extensive changes to an existing C++ code base that are modular and easy to maintain.
• Demonstrate the ability to dig-deep to find solutions to tough problems affecting our users.

We’re excited if you have:

• 5+ years of relevant software development experience
• Extensive programming experience with C++
• Proven track record of success with embedded system development projects and Linux operating systems.
• Deep understanding of multi-threaded development and concurrency management.
• Experience working on embedded browsers like Chromium, WebKit, Opera.
• Experience in API design and developing portable code.
• Should be able to accurately estimate software tasks and work to schedule.
• Ability to architect, implement, and test systems for performance and low resource consumption.
• Good understanding of open-source development
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP, DRM technologies like PlayReady, Widevine and streaming protocols such as WebRTC, HLS, or DASH.
• Bachelors or Masters’ in Computer Science or equivalent engineering experience

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’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.

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 EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.

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.