Full-Time

Senior Manager

Software Engineering, Device Monetization

Posted on 1/8/2025

Roku

Roku

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming devices and content distribution platform

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Cambridge, UK

Category
Frontend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Requirements
  • Strong People management experience in building and leading geographically distributed engineering teams.
  • A high degree of integrity, accountability, attention to detail, planning expertise, and execution.
  • MS in Computer Science, or a related degree.
  • Hands-on experience in developing large-scale customer facing applications.
  • Experience in SDK, UI frameworks, API design and development.
  • The ability to work through ambiguous requirements, demonstrate strong judgement regarding technical solutions and make key decisions to make progress.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical recruiting and building teams from the ground up.
  • Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.
Responsibilities
  • Lead engineering team to effectively execute product roadmaps and produce quality deliverables.
  • Recruit and retain top-notch technical talents and grow the teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional peers (i.e., product, design, marketing, etc.) and have strategic influence to shape product vision.
  • Guide architecture design and solve complex technical challenges as a hands-on leader.
  • Drive release process, evangelize agile best practices and promote innovation.
  • Providing coaching, mentoring and support to the direct-reports in both technical and non-technical matters.
  • Interacting internally and externally with multiple levels of the organization, from individual contributors to Executive Team.
  • Ensure the team adheres to best practices in software development, code quality, testing, and deployment while maintaining high productivity among team members.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience of developing Consumer Electronics products is highly desirable.

Roku provides a range of products and services in the streaming television market, primarily targeting consumers in the U.S. and Mexico. Its offerings include Roku-branded TVs, streaming players, audio equipment, and a Smart Home system, all powered by a specialized operating system that enhances the home theater experience. Roku also creates original content through its Roku Originals brand, which is available on The Roku Channel, a free streaming service that reaches around 80 million households. The company generates revenue through hardware sales, advertising, and content distribution, distinguishing itself from competitors by combining product sales with ad-supported streaming services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$241M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Thema expands Roku's international content offerings.
  • Collaboration with Philips enhances Roku's premium smart TV lineup.
  • Roku's new QLED TV models strengthen its presence in the UK market.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Amazon and Google threatens Roku's market share.
  • Roku's ad revenue is vulnerable to shifts towards digital platforms.
  • New international content may not engage Roku's core US audience.

What makes Roku unique

  • Roku's proprietary OS offers a seamless and user-friendly streaming experience.
  • Roku Originals provide exclusive content, enhancing The Roku Channel's appeal.
  • Roku's diverse product range includes TVs, streaming players, and audio equipment.

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Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Medical, wellness, and financial benefits

Free snacks and access to fitness center at headquarters

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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