Senior Software Engineer, Roku - Fandango

Company Description

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment—home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most. As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks—including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!,

SYFY, and Golf Channel—alongside dynamic digital and direct‑to‑consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. This blend reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

Fandango is seeking a Senior Roku Software Engineer to join our APEX Video Player team. In this role you will design, build, and maintain Roku video playback technologies, including ownership of our Video Player SDK, while collaborating closely with experienced engineers across platforms to deliver reliable, high‑quality streaming experiences to millions of users.

• Design, develop, and maintain a Roku Video Player SDK using BrightScript, Scene Graph, and Roku platform tools.
• Lead and contribute to the architecture of a scalable, cross‑platform video playback solution.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues across the video playback pipeline.
• Write clean, performant, and maintainable code following best engineering practices.
• Participate in and lead code reviews, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Partner with QA and operations teams to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve production issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support team knowledge sharing and long‑term maintainability.
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in streaming media and playback technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional Roku software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in BrightScript and Scene Graph.
• Hands‑on experience implementing DASH and/or HLS streaming on Roku.
• Solid understanding of video playback concepts, streaming protocols, and performance optimization.
• Experience with web, mobile, or other streaming platforms is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

Fully Remote: This role is designated as fully remote, meaning it is expected to be performed from a non‑VERSANT worksite, typically an employee’s residence. Occasional travel is required and can range from within the country to global.

Equal Employment Opportunity: VERSANT Media provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. For LA County and City Residents Only, VERSANT Media will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, arrests or convictions in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements and fair‑chance ordinances.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation.

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Pay ranges are provided for each position to comply with state and local transparency laws, with actual compensation based on factors such as skills, qualifications and location. Compensation may include additional forms of benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off.

Recruitment: VERSANT Media is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written Statement of Work will be deemed the sole property of VERSANT, and no fee will be paid if the candidate is hired.