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Full-Time

Senior System Architect

New Products

Posted on 6/27/2024

Roku

Roku

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming platform and device provider

Hardware
Consumer Software
Legal
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$329k - $393kAnnually

+ Health Insurance + Equity Awards + Life Insurance + Disability Benefits + Parental Leave + Wellness Benefits + Paid Time Off

Expert

San Jose, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in an embedded C/C++ software development role, ideally for streaming products
  • Solid grasp of hardware and the manufacturing process
  • In-depth understanding of Linux, tools, libraries, open source, and SOC development
  • Proven track record of success with embedded system development projects
Responsibilities
  • Innovate and drive future hardware architectures through collaboration with Product Management, technical teams, and external vendors
  • Engage with SOC and component vendors to understand and influence their roadmaps
  • Work with SoC partners on performance profiling of different IP blocks
  • Own and manage an innovation roadmap for designing differentiation into Roku OS via the hardware selected for Roku’s devices
  • Collaborate with engineering teams across Roku to define opportunities to create differentiated experiences and the hardware functionality needed to realize
  • Design and prototype hardware and software Proof of Concepts
  • Keep up to date with the latest technology and market trends
  • Participate in standards bodies to influence new standards
  • Demonstrate the ability to dig deep to find solutions to challenging problems affecting our users

Roku offers a streaming platform with a purpose-built operating system and a range of devices, providing a seamless home entertainment experience. The company also develops exclusive Roku Originals for The Roku Channel, reaching approximately 80 million households in the U.S. and Mexico.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$298.2M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Significant investments from firms like Kessler Investment Group and Vestmark Advisory Solutions indicate strong market confidence in Roku's growth potential.
  • The launch of the NBA FAST channel and the partnership with WWE for exclusive content can attract a broader audience and increase user engagement.
  • Roku's proactive security measures, including two-factor authentication, enhance user trust and platform reliability.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data breaches affecting nearly 600,000 accounts could damage Roku's reputation and erode user trust.
  • The competitive landscape of streaming services is intense, with giants like Amazon and Netflix potentially overshadowing Roku's market share.

What makes Roku unique

  • Roku's integration with The Trade Desk offers advertisers a unique biddable private marketplace, setting it apart from other streaming platforms.
  • The partnership with Kroger for a shopper data program enhances the precision and measurability of online TV advertising, a feature not commonly found in competitors.
  • Roku's development of Pro Series 4K TVs with Dolby Atmos speakers and mini LED backlighting showcases its commitment to high-quality hardware innovation.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Medical, wellness, and financial benefits

Free snacks and access to fitness center at headquarters

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