Software Engineering • Senior

Who you are

5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on building scalable systems — you've contributed to projects that enhance user experiences through effective search and recommendations. Your background includes strong programming skills in languages such as Java and Python, and you have a solid understanding of SQL for database interactions.

You thrive in collaborative environments, valuing teamwork and transparency — you enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance distributed systems. Your experience includes optimizing data pipelines and designing online inference infrastructure, ensuring that systems are efficient and responsive.

You are passionate about continuous improvement and are always looking for ways to enhance system performance — you understand the importance of observability in distributed systems and have experience implementing monitoring solutions. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex challenges effectively.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP would be a plus, as would familiarity with machine learning concepts for personalization and ranking algorithms. A background in streaming technologies or content delivery networks would also be beneficial.

What you'll do

Join Roku’s Search & Recommendations Platform Engineering team, where you'll play a crucial role in developing the core platform that powers search, personalization, and content discovery across all Roku devices. You'll be responsible for designing and optimizing systems that handle real-time data processing and ranking, ensuring that users receive the best possible content recommendations.

Your role will involve collaborating with colleagues across various teams to enhance the performance and reliability of the platform. You'll work on feature stores and data pipelines, ensuring that the infrastructure supports the growing demands of millions of users. You'll also participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and development within the team.

As part of your responsibilities, you'll analyze system performance metrics and implement improvements based on your findings. You'll contribute to architectural discussions and help shape the future direction of the platform, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of streaming technology.

What we offer

At Roku, you will be part of a fast-growing public company where your contributions are valued from day one. We offer a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and creativity. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that delight millions of TV streamers around the world.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement, making it a great place to advance your career while making a difference in the streaming industry.