Senior Software Engineer, Roku
Full Stack Developer
Convenient and affordable TV streaming players
Be an early applicant
Convenient and affordable TV streaming players
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide its users with a more convenient and cost effective way of watching the programs they love.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong portfolio of web applications
- Proficiency in web front-end technologies (Typescript, JavaScript, ReactJS, etc.) and back-end languages and frameworks (Node.js, Express, and Python) built on AWS
- Comfortable navigating and using cloud hosting and tools from AWS and GCP
- Familiarity with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs
- Understanding of modern web development practices, including responsive design and accessibility
- Deployed applications using containerization best practices with an understanding of hosting fundamentals (ECS, Kubernetes)
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- 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
What the job involves
- The Advanced Development organization 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 in technologies including modern Linux embedded C++, CI systems, complex AWS cloud backend systems, and web platforms
- With a user base exceeding 85 million globally, our products are known for their seamless integration and intuitive design
- We are looking for a Web Full Stack Developer to join our Advanced Development team
- In this role, you will work on exciting while also building essential internal tools that drive efficiency and innovation
- Your contributions will be vital in shaping the future of our platform and enhancing the overall user experience
- Develop and maintain web applications that enhance customer interactions and improve user experience, using languages including Typescript/React, Javascript, Python, Rust, etc
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement internal tools that support various business functions
- Work on both front-end and back-end technologies to create robust, scalable applications
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in software development
Our take
According to Nielsen data, the average streamer spends over seven minutes searching for something to watch. Streaming services use customers' viewing history to make suggestions, but these are limited to programs licensed for that particular service.
Roku provides an integrated streaming service that offers TV channels, movies and third-party streaming services, resulting in an all-in-one streaming platform. The service can be accessed through a variety of customized subscription packages and fees.
Roku stands out in the streaming industry by bringing many competitors together in one package. The startup provides further innovative services such as a weekly TV series named 'Roku Recommends' which uses first-party data to recommend essential viewing to users. Alongside funding filmmakers through its "Change Makers Program", Roku also acquired its own original library of shows through its acquisition of now-defunct Quibi's library in 2021. After successful collaborations with TCL and Hisense, the first in-house "Roku Television" was released in 2023, further exemplifying the streaming company's wider ambitions in the media sector.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jan 2016
$45.5m
LATE VC
Nov 2015
$45.5m
SERIES H
Total funding: $247.8m
Company benefits
- Medical, wellness and financial benefits
- Unlimited paid time off policy
- Work from home opportunities
- Free snacks and access to the company fitness center
Company HQ
Newhall, San Jose, CA
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Leadership
Anthony Wood
(CEO)Studied Engineering at Texas A&M before founding their first company in 1986. They held VP roles at both Adobe and Netflix.
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