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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 Role
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer to join the Roku APPS team and help shape our large-scale, consumer-facing platform. In this role, you will design, build, and operate highly available and scalable distributed services used by millions of devices worldwide. You will collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to drive features from concept to production, while also mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions across the platform.
This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives on solving complex problems at scale, has a strong operational mindset, and enjoys balancing hands-on engineering with strategic impact. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging distributed systems, contribute to the adoption of best practices, and ensure our platform remains reliable, performant, and innovative.
About the Team
The Roku APPS team is a group of highly skilled technologists building innovative platform products and services that power the Roku ecosystem for over 100M+ users and streaming devices. We focus on critical device services - including setup, configuration, software updates, and smart home integration that ensure seamless experiences across millions of devices.
As part of Roku’s broader mission to lead the streaming industry, our team drives the architecture and implementation of scalable, reliable services that support the Roku platform and enhance the way users discover and interact with content. We thrive on solving complex technical challenges, delivering high-impact features, and shaping the future of connected entertainment.
For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $275,000 - $300,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
What you'll be doing
Build and own large-scale platform services used internally and by millions of devices
Lead architectural discussions and design highly available, scalable, distributed systems
Partner with Product and Design to deliver features from ideation through production and ongoing support
Manage technical scope, priorities, and delivery timelines
Champion engineering excellence through hands-on development (70%), code/design reviews, and mentorship
Evaluate emerging technologies and drive adoption of best practices across engineering, QA, and operations.
We're excited if you have
10+ years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale backend and distributed systems
Strong software development experience (Java preferred)
Expertise in building large-scale cloud services in AWS and/or Google Cloud
Deep understanding of infrastructure fundamentals (networking, compute, storage, containers) with hands-on experience troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters and distributed systems in production
Experience selecting appropriate data stores and analyzing performance, scalability, and consistency trade-offs
Track record of monitoring deployments and diagnosing production issues
Strong understanding of end-to-end web architecture, from client devices to backend services
Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, or equivalent experience
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
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
About the Company
With the #1 platform for streaming television in the U.S., Roku wants to revolutionize the way the world watches TV.
Our Roku-branded TVs, Roku TV models, Smart Home system, streaming players, audio equipment, and the purpose-built operating system that powers it all can turn any home into a home theater, with seamless integration of hardware and software. Our commitment to our users extends to our brand studio, which creates innovative Roku Originals exclusively for The Roku Channel, a free channel that reaches approximat...
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