Senior Software Engineer, Embedded UI

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.

Join a team dedicated to delivering customer-focused features that elevate user experiences on a global scale. Our team specializes in creating engaging content such as wallpapers, screensavers, themes, microsites, and more. Guided by an ambitious product roadmap, we aim to accelerate growth and scale by introducing innovative features to millions of users worldwide.

We foster a culture of ownership where developers and engineers are self-motivated to tackle challenges and ship impactful solutions. Collaboration is key—engineers work closely with cross-functional teams, including UI design, product management, and business leadership, to make things happen. If you're passionate about reimagining the world of streaming media in a dynamic, collaborative environment, this is the team for you.

Our products are known for their seamless integration and intuitive design that delights users right out of the box. These qualities are the result of meticulous engineering and a commitment to excellence. As part of the engineering team, you’ll develop and manage features for Screensavers, Themes, Static & Dynamic Wallpapers, and Microsites. You’ll also support customer applications on the Roku platform, incorporating new features to meet evolving requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing features for Live Experiences on the Roku OS.
• Collaborating with UI/UX design and Platform Services teams to create and implement new experiences.
• Building proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and adapting them for production release.
• Investigating, diagnosing, and resolving issues to maintain commercially viable solutions.

We Are Excited If You Have

• Up to 3 years experience relevant software development experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as JavaScript, Type Script, React Native, Python, BrightScript, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with AI/ML and LLM technologies.
• Experience with C++, especially in embedded environments.
• Consumer electronics experience in media/content or ad product development is a plus.
• Experience in product ionizing solutions, including content management, UI development, cloud development, and cloud backend integration.
• Knowledge of Core OS concepts like memory management and multi-threading.
• Experience in API design, with an understanding of considerations and trade-offs.
• Strong communication skills, as this role involves frequent collaboration across teams.

If you're a pragmatic dreamer passionate about shaping the future of media experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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.

Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to