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Software Engineer, Roku TV

9/2/2025

You will be responsible for Roku OS feature development, code maintenance, and scalability solution design. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal teams and manage end-to-end product development and release cycles.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
With the #1 platform for streaming television in the U.S., Roku wants to revolutionize the way the world watches TV. Our Roku-branded TVs, Roku TV models, Smart Home system, streaming players, audio equipment, and the purpose-built operating system that powers it all can turn any home into a home theater, with seamless integration of hardware and software. Our commitment to our users extends to our brand studio, which creates innovative Roku Originals exclusively for The Roku Channel, a free channel that reaches approximately 80 million households in the U.S. and Mexico. Join us and you'll have the chance to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. Be a part of shaping the future of streaming at weareroku.com.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><h2 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #662d91;">Teamwork makes the stream work.</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Roku is changing how the world watches TV</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><h3><span data-contrast="auto">About the team</span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">When you work at Roku, you work on a platform that real people use: You can show off the fruits of your labor to your family and friends and see it in your favorite stores’ electronics departments.&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">As a member of the Roku Products Engineering team, you will design and develop embedded software systems that enable us to build world-class products, with Roku “inside” as their OS. To make this possible, you will work on the Roku OS on new technologies and develop new features while keeping our existing code clean and performant. Additionally, you will work with product managers to accommodate shifting demands and schedules; collaborate cross-functionally with our QA and other development teams; and build solutions with external hardware component vendors.</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We value individuals who take pride in their ability to navigate ambiguity, collaborate, and partner with both internal and external teams, including those with demanding engineering standards and a passion for building the highest-performing, best-in-class consumer products. </span><span data-contrast="auto">We aren’t kidding that Roku is a place where no one is a bystander. If you want to work on a team where you will be surrounded by the best talent-building things used by millions of people, if you want a tech culture that just works, you should reach out.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><span data-contrast="auto">About the role</span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for a talented engineer to join our Products Team working on the Roku TV program! You will be responsible for the core tasks ranging from Roku OS feature development, SoC partner collaboration, third-party API integration, code maintenance, design scalability solutions to help onboard new factories, supporting our QA and Channel certification teams, and everything else involved in our end-to-end product development and release cycles. To succeed in this challenging role, the following expertise is strongly preferred.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><span data-contrast="auto">What you'll be doing</span></h3> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Roku OS feature development</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Code maintenance and scalability solution design and development</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with internal QA and development teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">System-on-a-Chip (SoC) integration and platform bring-up</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Third-party API integration</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Working end-to-end product development and release cycles</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><span data-contrast="auto">We're excited if you have</span></h3> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant fields</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">3+ years of relevant software development experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">2+ years C/C++ coding experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">System-on-a-chip (SoC) development and integration preferred</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience developing/debugging on Linux or Android-based embedded platforms</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Good understanding of Linux system and kernel concepts, multithreading primitives, Linux tools, libraries, and open-source development</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with streaming audio/video platforms, graphics, and industry standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to excel in a fast-paced engineering environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Have an ability to communicate with candor and effectiveness</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <h6><span data-ccp-props="{}">#LI-DH2</span></h6><div class="content-conclusion"><h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>The Roku Culture</strong></h3> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit <a href="https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet">https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet</a>.</p> <p>By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's <a href="https://www.weareroku.com/roku-job-applicant-privacy-notice-for-job-applicants">Applicant Privacy Notice</a>, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may <a href="mailto:workforceprivacy@roku.com?subject=Unsubscribe%20Request%20" target="_blank">unsubscribe here</a> at any time.</p></div>
Key Skills
C/C++ CodingEmbedded Software DevelopmentLinux DevelopmentSystem-on-a-Chip IntegrationAPI IntegrationMultithreadingCollaborationProblem SolvingCode MaintenanceScalability SolutionsQA SupportProduct DevelopmentStreaming PlatformsGraphics Standards
Benefits
HealthcareMental Health SupportFinancial Wellness SupportVacation TimeRetirement Options
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