Senior Software Engineer @ Roku

Senior Software Engineer

Recommendations Scalability

Posted on 2/15/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Cambridge, UK

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Apache Spark

Apache Kafka

Java

Airflow

Kotlin

MySQL

Redis

Scala

Apache Flink

Python

Requirements

5+ years of experience building large-scale software solutions to concrete problems
Strong CS fundamentals
Should be able to write an algorithm with ease
You are fluent with one of high-level programming languages like Java, Scala, Kotlin or Python
We'd love to see that you've worked with big data systems (Spark, Kafka, Flink, S3, AirFlow)
Expert in data storing solutions
Able to make a reasoned choice between various products like MySQL, DynamoDB, Elastic, Redis, you name it
Have experience with ETL pipelines, both streaming and batch
Good understanding of system architecture. Plus if you worked with microservices and know its cons and pros
You practice and advocate for clean code and automated testing
MS in Computer Science or related field

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for building and owning the next generation of content recommendation and other systems that will make the experience for our many millions of Roku users 100% personalized and unique That's all. It might be one bullet point, but it's a tremendous job

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 pioneered streaming to the TV and continues to innovate and lead the industry. While we are well-positioned to help shape the future of television – including TV advertising – around the world, continued success relies on its investment in our recommendation engine.

Personalized experience is a key to Roku user happiness, so the quality of recommendation platform is not something we at Roku are willing to trade off. Clean data, best-in-class tools and reliable APIs are the biggest allies of personalization algorithms that power users excitement about Roku around the globe. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Recommendations Scalability to help us take our recommendations infrastructure to the next level of scalability and innovation.

The person in this role will leverage their technical skills, business intuition, and analytical thinking to build high-throughput data crunching solutions as well as single-digit millisecond latency APIs. Hence, communication and presentation skills are important. The role requires both high technical aptitude and problem-solving abilities, motivation, and exceptional attention to detail. We’re always in “build mode” because we’re a company of data-focused builders, especially on the data-driven team. Every day, you’ll look at what exists and find ways to make it better.

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for building and owning the next generation of content recommendation and other systems that will make the experience for our many millions of Roku users 100% personalized and unique
That’s all. It might be one bullet point, but it’s a tremendous job

We’re excited if you have

5+ years of experience building large-scale software solutions to concrete problems
Strong CS fundamentals.
Should be able to write an algorithm with ease
You are fluent with one of high-level programming languages like Java, Scala, Kotlin or Python
We’d love to see that you’ve worked with big data systems (Spark, Kafka, Flink, S3, AirFlow)
Expert in data storing solutions.
Able to make a reasoned choice between various products like MySQL, DynamoDB, Elastic, Redis, you name it...
Have experience with ETL pipelines, both streaming and batch
Good understanding of system architecture. Plus if you worked with microservices and know its cons and pros
You practice and advocate for clean code and automated testing
MS in Computer Science or related field

#LI-MS3

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. 

To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we’ve grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Streaming platform for television

Company Overview

Roku's mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem around the world. The company connects users to the streaming content they love, and we enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation days
Medical, wellness, and financial benefits
Free snacks and access to fitness center at headquarters

Company Core Values

High performance
Proud to work here
Trust and responsiblity
Talent
Communication and context
World class product
Simple process
Excellent partnerships
Content standards
High ethical standards