Full-Time

Senior Devops Engineer

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Roku

Roku

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming devices and content distribution services

Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Senior

Cambridge, UK

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
DevOps Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
Kubernetes
Python
AWS
Elasticsearch
Prometheus
Terraform
Development Operations (DevOps)
Kibana
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Extensive experience years in Infrastructure engineering, DevOps and/or Software Engineering, with a focused towards cross-team engagement.
  • Familiarity with ECS, Kubernetes and Istio as the architecture on which the platform runs, and how they integrate and scale.
  • Expertise in using open-source observability tools in large scale environments, including (but not limited to) Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK (ElasticSearch + Logstash + Kibana), Jaeger, Kiali, and/or Loki.
  • Past success in supporting a large, talented engineering team in utilizing a central common platform. Patience, a friendly, helpful approach, and constructive communication are key traits. You must be a 'people person' to succeed.
  • The drive and self-motivation to understand the intricate details of a complex infrastructure environment.
  • Independently driven in a highly distributed, multi-national team spread across numerous time zones.
  • Hands on experience working with AWS and/or GCP.
  • Experience with a high-level scripting or infra language (such as Terraform, Helm, Shell, and/or Python) and being part of on call rotations.
  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
  • Work on AWS ECS, Kubernetes & Service Mesh to manage our growing fleet of clusters globally.
  • Identify key feature gaps, bugs, scalability issues, and other challenges when working with internal customers.
  • Collaborate with the internal team, stakeholders, and partners to implement effective solutions.
  • Provide daily support to customers as they onboard and use our platforms, helping them optimize value, performance, and reliability for their workloads.
  • Contribute to enhancing our platforms' capabilities, prioritizing reliability and scalability.
  • Conduct feature, functionality, and usability trials for new tools that could benefit Roku.
  • Exhibit strong communication skills and maintain a support-oriented approach when interacting with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Roku provides a range of products and services in the streaming television market, primarily targeting consumers in the U.S. and Mexico. Their 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 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 users.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$241M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

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.

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Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Medical, wellness, and financial benefits

Free snacks and access to fitness center at headquarters