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Full-Time

Director – Software Engineering

Device Monetization and Themed Experiences

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Roku

Roku

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming platform and device provider

Entertainment
Consumer Software

Senior, Expert

Cambridge, UK

Category
Frontend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
UI/UX Design
Product Design
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 organizational, planning and time management skills.
  • Prior experience of developing Consumer Electronics products is highly desirable.
  • Expertise working through ambiguous requirements, demonstrate strong judgement regarding technical solutions and make key decisions to make progress.
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.
  • Leading and working with high performing, fast-paced teams.
  • 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 the C-level suite.
  • Ensure the team adheres to best practices in software development, code quality, testing, and deployment while maintaining high productivity among team members.

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

3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-7%
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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