Software Engineer Intern - 12 month Industry Placement 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 have set our sights on powering every television in the world. 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 Team: We are a distributed team working across multiple continents and time zones, focused on building high-quality software releases for Roku’s latest player devices. We move fast, adapt quickly, and care deeply about making products that are easy—and joyful—for customers to use. Interns are treated as real contributors: you will work with engineers, QA, product managers, and other partners, and you will get support through mentoring, feedback, and structured onboarding.

About the role: This internship is a great fit for a student going into their Placement Year who is interested in embedded software development and software quality. You will help improve product quality and developer efficiency by contributing to automatable tests, debugging issues, and improving testing workflows for C/C++ applications running on embedded/Linux-based systems. We offer a paid 12 month internship, starting in September 2026.

What you will be doing: With guidance from the team, you will:

• Develop and maintain automated tests for applications written in C/C++.
• Write scripts/tools (Python and/or Bash) to support test automation and analysis.
• Learn how to use logs, KPIs, and failure analysis to help reproduce, isolate, and understand issues.
• Review and improve existing test cases and automation code with support from mentors.
• Document test procedures, results, and learnings clearly and concisely.
• Collaborate with remote team members across time zones and communicate progress effectively.

We are excited if you have:

• Current enrolment in a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Available for a 12 month period starting in September 2026.
• Some experience programming in C and/or C++ (coursework, projects, labs, or internships).
• Familiarity with Linux fundamentals and basic command-line tools.
• Basic scripting skills in Python and/or Bash/Shell.
• Interest in debugging and problem-solving (e.g., reading logs, reproducing issues, step-by-step investigation).
• Comfort working collaboratively and communicating clearly in a distributed environment.
• A self-driven mindset and willingness to learn quickly in a fast-paced team.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to embedded Linux development (e.g., Raspberry Pi, development boards, or coursework).
• Familiarity with multi-threading concepts and/or memory management fundamentals.
• Experience writing tests (unit tests, integration tests, or white-box tests).
• Any experience working with software running on SoCs or constrained devices.

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on experience contributing to real embedded systems and automation used by production teams.
• Mentoring and feedback from experienced engineers.
• Practical skills in debugging, test development, and working in a modern distributed engineering environment.

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 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 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 is 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.