Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineering | Austin | ID: P88770 

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Senior Software Engineer

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, 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.

 

What you'll be doing

  • Design and develop core features of Roku Operating System (OS) Application framework.
  • Work on the code base to fix bugs and develop new software features.
  • Work with the Product Development, UI design, Platform Services, and Release Management teams to contribute to Roku’s overall application development.
  • Analyze user needs and find the root cause of issues using debugging tools.
  • Write code using C++ and Brightscript technologies.
  • Implement smart performant algorithms to solve problems around parsing and rendering data from the Roku network.
  • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve issues within the Roku Platform by breaking down the issue and tracking in JIRA software, a proprietary issue tracking product for bug tracking and agile project management.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to determine design specifications and work on developing time software business solutions that optimize operational efficiency.

Up to two days per week telecommuting may be permitted.

 

You are required to have

  • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 5 years of progressive experience in the position or a related occupation.
  • Will also accept Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience in the position or a related occupation.
  • Must have at least 1 year of prior work experience in the following:
    1. Embedded System based on Linux Operating System.
    2. Consumer Electronics and media codecs, streaming experience.
    3. High level design architecture of complex systems.
    4. API design considerations and tradeoffs.
    5. Memory management and multi-threaded development.
    6. Data structure and algorithm implementation.
    7. Writing functional and integration tests.
    8. Continuous Integration and Deployment tooling such as Gitlab, Jenkins.
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Benefits

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

 

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.

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