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Networking Event - Inside Roku Engineering

Inside Roku Engineering: Data at Scale 

Roku, Bengaluru Office | 9th September, 2026 | Exclusive Invite Only Event

About the Event

Data is at the heart of everything we build at Roku — from powering experiences for millions of streaming users to enabling smarter advertising, personalization, analytics, and business decisions at scale.

Join us for an exclusive evening at Roku Bengaluru, where experienced Data Engineering professionals can get an inside look at the technology, teams, and engineering challenges powering Roku’s global platform.

This event is part of our recruitment branding initiative and is designed to bring together experienced professionals for an evening of learning, networking, and engaging conversations with Roku’s engineering leaders and teams. 
Hear directly from our Data Engineering and Advertising Engineering teams about the problems they solve, the scale at which they operate, and the impact their work has across Roku.

Whether you are passionate about building large-scale data platforms, solving complex data problems, or working with data to power products and advertising experiences, this is an opportunity to learn more about what we are building at Roku — and the people behind it. 

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Event Flow

  • 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Arrival & Registration
    • Welcome attendees, registration, networking and refreshments 
  • 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Welcome Address
    • Introduction to Roku, the Bengaluru Engineering Center, our engineering culture and what to expect from the evening
  • 5:15 PM – 5:40 PM: Keynote Address
    • A leadership perspective on Roku’s technology, engineering challenges, scale and the role of data in powering our products and business 
  • 5:40 PM - 6:20 PM: Data Engineering at Roku: Building at Scale with Kajal Poply 
    • Insights into the different Data Engineering teams at Roku, key projects, technical challenges, problem statements and the impact of our work 
  • 6:20 PM – 7:00 PM: Data Engineering Behind Roku Advertising with Greg Timar
    • A deep dive into the Ad Engineering Data Engineering ecosystem, including interesting projects, data challenges, scale and the role of data in powering Roku’s advertising platform 
  • 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Q&A + Networking with the Engineering Panel
    • Open Q&A with Roku engineers and leaders, followed by informal conversations and networking
  • 7:30 onwards - Dinner & Networking
    • Dinner and continued networking with Roku Engineering and TA teams 


Who Should Attend?

We are bringing together 40–50 experienced Data Engineering professionals from Bengaluru and surrounding technology communities. 

Ideal Audience

  • Data Engineers with 8–12 years of experience 
  • Professionals with experience building and scaling data platforms 
  • Engineers working on large-scale data pipelines and distributed systems 
  • Professionals with experience in data infrastructure, data platforms, analytics engineering or related areas 
  • Engineers interested in solving complex data problems at scale 
  • Professionals interested in exploring engineering opportunities at Roku


The event will also be attended by approximately 10–18 Roku employees across Engineering and Talent Acquisition.

Internal consideration: Existing candidates in the Roku pipeline can be considered for invitations where their profile aligns with the event audience and the relevant open roles. 

What to Expect:
This intimate session is more than just a learning opportunity—it’s a chance to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in the streaming space. Here’s what you can look forward to: 

  • 💡 Engineering Insights 
    Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Roku’s Data Engineering teams build and operate data solutions at scale, and the engineering challenges that come with serving a global streaming platform.

  • 🚀 Real-World Problems & Impact 
    Learn about interesting projects and complex problem statements across Roku’s Data Engineering and Advertising Engineering teams — from data platforms and pipelines to data powering advertising and product experiences.

  • 🧑‍💻 Meet Roku Engineers 
    Interact directly with experienced engineers and engineering leaders. Hear about their experiences, technical challenges, engineering culture, and what makes working at Roku unique.

  • 🤝 Connect & Network 
    Meet fellow Data Engineering professionals from across Bengaluru, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections with Roku engineers and leaders.

  • 🌟 Explore Opportunities at Roku 
    Get an inside view of the teams and opportunities available at Roku and discover how your experience could contribute to the next generation of streaming and advertising technology.

Roku Office Location

Ground Floor, Office 00-1000, Embassy Golf Links Business, Park No 15, St. Andrews (Signature Block), Challaghatta Village, KNC Valley, Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, 560071