Senior Software Engineer, Advanced Development

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: The Advanced Development organisation pushes beyond the boundaries of product lines to build new things. We think independently of standard shipping cadences and timelines, working on foundational technologies that will impact every Roku device in the future, and on ideas that no one has seen before in their living room. As this is an exceptional team, we are seeking unusual talent. As part of Advanced Development, the Developer Experience team specifically focuses on driving internal changes in tooling to improve developer satisfaction and productivity. The team listens to their customers, determines the most impactful opportunities and executes on delivering those changes. The team works with technologies including modern Linux embedded C++, build systems, cloud backend systems, and web platforms.

About the role: We are looking for a senior software engineer with an interest in driving our platform emulation product forward. You will be working on a software PAL version of the Roku OS which represents real hardware but facilitates wider scale testing accessed via cloud hosting and web/API for internal users and Roku Partner development teams. This is a very diverse role with exciting challenges and opportunities. One day you might be doing video decoding, or audio distribution, or tweaking docker, or testing app development or build tasks or cloud integration, or security or a ton of other things. Every day is going to be a different problem and an opportunity to really learn about a lot of new tech and help design the infrastructure of a pretty complex system.

What You’ll be doing:

• Focus on the Native Build of Roku OS, which operates without physical hardware - drive forward the development and continue to keep the platform current and meeting the needs of internal and external users - covers both hands-on development and working with other teams to support them.
• Solve design problems in embedded software, application SDKs, networking, graphics, UIs, media and other areas across Advanced Engineering, always with an eye on the resource constraints of our players and TVs.
• Write efficient software that can be easily ported to new or existing platforms.
• Demonstrate excellence in C++ development and deliver high-performance, ultra-reliable software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in software development.

We’re excited if you have:

• 10+ years in software development, architecture, and API design.
• 5+ years Linux systems programming.
• Excellent modern C++ programming skills.
• An understanding of compilers and how code changes will impact resources and performance.
• Proven track record of success developing software to operate within tight CPU, RAM, and storage constraints.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment using agile processes.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

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.