Senior Software Engineer @ Roku

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US, 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 role

Roku is seeking experienced Firmware Engineers to apply their expertise to our next generation of compact and efficient Streaming Player devices. Working closely with our SoC vendors, not only will you be able maximise the performance of the players by designing adaptive and optimised power management schemes within challenging system constraints, but you’ll also have opportunities to influence future silicon IP designs too.

We have a large installed base of products used by millions of users worldwide, and this role takes ownership of the performance of these platforms in the field, optimising the customer experience, supporting the launch of new features and OS versions, and evolving our ability for effective continuous development.

We are seeking engineers with extensive experience in embedded Linux, system-on-a-chip (SoC) development and integration with focus on power and thermal management, streaming audio and video technologies, and integration of third-party code. A proven track record of shipping high-quality software on embedded platforms is essential. This is a great role for a senior professional who enjoys a high level of visibility or for someone looking to take that next step up in their career.

What you’ll be doing

Roku OS feature development
Code maintenance and scalability solution design, including helping with factory onboarding
Partner with internal QA and Channel teams
System-on-a-Chip (SoC) integration and board bring-up
Design, implementation and tuning of low-level power management schemes
Third-party API integration
Everything involved in our end-to-end product development and release cycles

We’re excited if you have

5+ years of relevant software development experience
3+ years of experience in SoC power management design and implementation
In-depth understanding of Linux, tools, libraries and open source development
Extensive systems programming experience with C++ & C
Ability to work in both user and kernel space
Intimate knowledge of media playback engines and streaming protocols
Proven track record of success with embedded system development projects
Solid understanding of design for performance and ensure that your code is fast, resource efficient and ultra-reliable
Demonstrable abilities to dig deep to find solutions to tough problems affecting our users
Experience of localisation in consumer electronics
Ability to accurately estimate software tasks and work to schedule
Thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelors or Master’s in Computer Science, or equivalent engineering experience

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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.

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. 

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Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

About the role

What you’ll be doing

We’re excited if you have

#LI-NM1

Benefits

The Roku Culture

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Benefits