Senior Software Engineer, Roku - Fandango

Company Overview

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. Together, these businesses reflect 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 play a key part in designing, building, and maintaining our Roku video playback technologies, including ownership of our Video Player SDK. You’ll collaborate 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 has been 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 (typical, various times of the year) to global (not typical but still possible).

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media’s policy is to provide 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.

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