Job Specifications
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
Roku pioneered streaming to the TV and continues to innovate and lead the industry. While we are well-positioned to help shape the future of television and streaming media around the world, continued success depends on experienced embedded software engineers like you joining the Roku OS Streaming Media team.
In this role, you will be part of the team that's responsible for Roku’s Media engine, implementing new features and designing algorithms that deliver flawless video playback to all our users. This includes optimizing network interactions between our players and CDN, implementing adaptive streaming stacks, integrating DRM systems, and developing tools to monitor performance.
The features and performance improvements you implement directly impact millions of users every day. This is a great role for an experienced professional with innovative ideas for complex problems and the ability to translate them into ultra-reliable software.
For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $197,900 - $280,000 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
Extend Roku's player feature set to support new business opportunities and the latest multimedia specifications
Continuously improve playback on Roku devices, and deliver our users a world-class player experience under all operating conditions
Work independently and in small groups to deliver new features and functionality on-time
Demonstrate excellence in C++ & Python development and deliver high-performance, ultra-reliable software
Demonstrate impeccable software design skills, make extensive changes to an existing C++ code base that are modular and easy to maintain
Demonstrate the ability to dig deep to find solutions to tough problems affecting our users
We're excited if you have
2 – 5 years of relevant software development experience
Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science or equivalent engineering experience.
Extensive programming experience with C++ and Python
Proven track record of success with embedded system development projects and Linux operating systems.
Deep understanding of multi-threaded development and concurrency management.
Experience in API design and developing portable code.
Been able to accurately estimate software tasks and work to schedule.
Architected, implemented, and tested systems for performance & low resource consumption.
A good understanding of open source development
A familiarity with AI/ML and LLM technologies.
Experience with other consumer electronics OS’es (e.g. Android, FreeRTOS)
Knowledge of TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP, DRM technologies like PlayReady, Widevine and streaming protocols such as WebRTC, HLS, and/or DASH is important.
Experience working with video (H.264, H.265, AV1) & audio (aac, ac3) codecs.
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 (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.
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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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