Software Engineer, Embedded UI
Software Engineering | Cambridge | ID: 09923
Software Engineer, Embedded UI
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.
About the Team
Join a team dedicated to delivering customer-focused features that elevate user experiences on a global scale. Our team specializes in creating engaging content such as wallpapers, screensavers, themes, microsites, and more. Guided by an ambitious product roadmap, we aim to accelerate growth and scale by introducing innovative features to millions of users worldwide.
We foster a culture of ownership where developers and engineers are self-motivated to tackle challenges and ship impactful solutions. Collaboration is key—engineers work closely with cross-functional teams, including firmware, UI design, product management, and business leadership, to make things happen. If you're passionate about reimagining the world of streaming media in a dynamic, collaborative environment, this is the team for you.
About the Role
Our products are known for their seamless integration and intuitive design that delights users right out of the box. These qualities are the result of meticulous engineering and a commitment to excellence. As part of the engineering team, you’ll work on both firmware and UI development, contributing to features for Screensavers, Themes, Static & Dynamic Wallpapers, and Microsites. You’ll also support customer applications on the Roku platform, incorporating new features to meet evolving requirements.
This role requires a strong foundation in both embedded systems and UI development, with a focus on C++ for firmware and JavaScript/BrightScript for UI. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the stack, from low-level system components to user-facing features.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing and developing features for Themed Experiences on the Roku OS, spanning both firmware and UI layers.
- Writing efficient, high-quality C++ code for embedded systems and integrating it with UI components.
- Collaborating with UI/UX design and Platform Services teams to create and implement new experiences.
- Building proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and adapting them for production release.
- Investigating, diagnosing, and resolving issues to maintain commercially viable solutions.
- Optimizing performance and memory usage across firmware and UI components.
We Are Excited If You Have
- 2+ years of relevant software development experience.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C++, especially in embedded environments, with a strong understanding of memory management, multi-threading, and performance optimization.
- Experience with scripting languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React Native, Python, or BrightScript.
- Familiarity with AI/ML and LLM technologies is a plus.
- Experience in consumer electronics, particularly in media/content or ad product development.
- A track record of productionising solutions, including content management, UI development, cloud development, and cloud backend integration.
- Knowledge of Core OS concepts like memory management, threading, and system-level debugging.
- Experience in API design, with an understanding of considerations and trade-offs.
- Strong communication skills, as this role involves frequent collaboration across teams.
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.
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