Roku Developer

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Roku Developer to join our growing engineering team in Knoxville, TN. As part of our team, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and evolving our Roku applications that deliver high-quality video experiences to millions of users. This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-office collaboration.

• Develop and maintain Roku applications using BrightScript and Scene Graph
• Implement UI components, playback functionality, and platform integrations based on product and design specifications
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and QA to deliver performant, user-friendly experiences
• Integrate video playback solutions including HLS and server-side ad insertion (SSAI)
• Optimize application performance across a variety of Roku device models
• Debug issues, implement fixes, and monitor production app health
• Contribute to app store submission processes and release management

• 3+ years of professional experience developing Roku applications
• Strong knowledge of BrightScript and Scene Graph architecture
• Experience integrating video players, HLS streams, and analytics tools
• Familiarity with Roku certification, packaging, and deployment workflows
• Experience with advertising frameworks and SSAI is a plus
• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Experience with version control systems (Git Hub preferred)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies for Roku apps is a bonus
• Knowledge of cross-platform development for CTV (e.g., Fire TV, Apple TV) is a bonus

At TEGNA, you’ll be part of an engineering organization driving the future of media across multiple platforms. Our team builds and supports high-scale applications that power storytelling and video delivery across web, mobile, and connected TV. Join us to create innovative CTV experiences that make a real impact.

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and vision care, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers eligible employees the opportunity to contribute up to 80% of pay on a pre-tax basis, with a 100% match on the first 4% and full vesting from day one.

All employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health. TEGNA also offers a generous PTO policy and nine paid holidays per year. Some roles may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which may affect benefits in certain cases.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities per applicable law.

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