Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Advertising Engineering

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Roku

Roku

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming devices and content distribution platform

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Senior, Expert

Manchester, UK

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Science
Data Structures & Algorithms
SQL
Java
AWS
C/C++
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience building large scale and low latency distributed systems
  • Command of Java or C++
  • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, performance optimization techniques, object-oriented programming, multi-threading, and real-time programming
  • Experience with distributed caching, SQL/NO SQL, and other databases is a plus
  • Experience with Big Data and cloud services such as AWS/GCP is a plus
  • Experience in advertising domain a big plus
  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
Responsibilities
  • Work alongside a highly skilled engineering team to design, develop, and maintain large scale, highly performing, real-time applications
  • Own building features, driving directly with product and other engineering teams
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills in working with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Be an evangelist for best practices across all functions – developers, QA, and infrastructure/ops
  • Be an evangelist for platform innovation and reuse
  • Deliver top-quality software in a timely fashion

Roku operates in the streaming television market, providing a variety of products such as Roku-branded TVs, streaming players, and audio equipment. Their products are powered by a specialized operating system that enhances the home theater experience. Roku also creates exclusive content through Roku Originals, which is available on The Roku Channel, a free streaming service that reaches around 80 million households. Unlike many competitors, Roku's business model combines hardware sales with advertising revenue and content distribution, allowing them to generate income from both product sales and ad-supported streaming services. The company's goal is to deliver an accessible and enjoyable streaming experience for consumers.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$241M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

-4%
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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.

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Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Medical, wellness, and financial benefits

Free snacks and access to fitness center at headquarters