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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Service Mesh

Updated on 10/8/2024

Roku

Roku

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming platform and device provider

Entertainment
Consumer Software

Senior

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
Docker
AWS
Terraform
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Strong hands-on experience in cloud technologies. AWS, ECS, and Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, AKS, or others) are preferred. Knowledge of another cloud platform like GCP or Azure is a plus but not required.
  • A demonstrated understanding of overall infrastructure design and developing tools to enable and automate the infrastructure.
  • Experience with a high-level scripting language (such as Python) and a system programming language (such as Go).
  • Strong experience with Kubernetes.
  • Production experience in testing and deploying applications via modern CI/CD tools and concepts.
  • Familiarity with Observability tools like Prometheus, Thanos, Loki, Grafana, etc.
  • The drive and self-motivation to understand the intricate details of a complex infrastructure environment.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical project stakeholders.
  • Experience with integrating AI tools to improve processes and reduce toil is a plus.
  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience (8+ years)
Responsibilities
  • Help architect, design, build, and deploy Roku’s next-generation service mesh and cloud infrastructure.
  • Contribute to evolving our deployments by building solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, Istio/Envoy, and Terraform.
  • Join in efforts to investigate new technology and tools to be adopted by Roku.
  • Help build and integrate security as part of the infrastructure.
  • Collaborate on internal customer engagements as we migrate workloads to Kubernetes + Istio + open-source observability tools and technologies.
  • Work closely with the Observability team to integrate and scale existing and new observability tools as part of a holistic solution.
  • Work closely with the SRE team to maintain the availability of our services and improve onboarding workflows.
  • Mentor other team members to define and adopt new or improve existing processes and procedures.

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