Full-Time

Solutions Engineer

Roku Experiences

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Roku

Roku

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming devices and content distribution services

Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Senior

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Solution Engineering
Sales & Solution Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
SQL
Tableau
Looker
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5 years experience in AdTech/MarTech at a top-line CTV publisher or CTV ad platform preferably as a Solutions Engineer, Implementation Consultant, or Professional Services Engineer.
  • 1-3 years of experience with big data visualization tools like Looker, DataDog, Tableau, or similar. Ability to develop custom dashboards, looks, and views. Exposure to and working knowledge of SQL, HIVE, or another database architecture is required.
  • Comprehensive experience in trafficking CTV video and display campaigns.
  • Track record of success in providing technical support for external and internal stakeholders, particularly while overseeing complex integrations.
  • Ability to communicate concisely, and effectively, verbally and in writing to different audiences such as Product, Engineering, Operations, and Sales.
  • Strong critical-thinking, analytical, logical, and results-oriented skillset focusing on data analysis, reconciliation, and transformation.
  • Highly proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, chart-making, and manipulation of large data sets.
  • Analytical mindset, project management-oriented, deadline-driven, and process-oriented with a solutions-oriented composition.
  • Experience working with engineering to triage and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering/Computer Science).
Responsibilities
  • Act as subject matter expert for native display and video ads across the Roku Homescreen environment.
  • Partner with Product Managers to support quarterly feature releases relating to native ads. Work closely with technical team leads (Product/Eng/QA) to define end-to-end-serving workflows and ensure the successful rollout of emerging native ad products and features.
  • Establish best practices for campaign management with a focus on strong communication and documentation. Create comprehensive process guides to support Ad Operations team members taking on new campaign trafficking workflows and assist with training.
  • Serve as escalation lead to resolve campaign delivery and performance issues. Leverage core ad platform knowledge to effectively troubleshoot issues and drive resolutions for internal stakeholders including Ad Operations, Product, and Engineering.
  • Develop dashboards and custom reports to monitor ad delivery across a variety of custom ad environments, including the Roku City Screensaver and Showrooms.
  • Partner with technical team leads to flag service disruptions, resolve system outages, and advise on improvements that can improve ad performance.
  • Working with Senior Engineers and Product Managers to define the next generation of products, services, and applications within the Roku Ad Platform, including identifying gaps in the existing system and designing alternatives that are scalable, robust, and easy to maintain.
  • Contributing to the vision, strategy, and execution for the Technical Operations, QA, Product, and Engineering groups across the Roku Advertising Network.

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

-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