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Roku

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, Texas
Level
Senior

Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.

Open. First seen 3 October 2026.

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About the role

Roku's standard text

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.

What you'll be doing

  • Design and develop core features of the Roku Operating System (OS) application framework.
  • Contribute to the development of new software features and resolution of software defects within the code base.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Development, UI Design, Platform Services, and Release Management to support Roku’s overall application development initiatives.
  • Analyze user needs, identify root causes of technical issues, and apply debugging tools to implement solutions.
  • Develop software using C++ and BrightScript technologies.
  • Implement efficient algorithms to support parsing and rendering of data from the Roku network.
  • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve issues within the Roku platform, utilizing JIRA for issue tracking and agile project management.
  • Participate in design discussions, contribute to specifications, and develop scalable business solutions that optimize system performance and operational efficiency.

You are required to have

  • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 5 years of progressive experience in the position or a related occupation.
  • Will also accept Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience in the position or a related occupation.
  • Must have at least 3 years of prior work experience in the following:
  • Embedded systems based on Linux operating system.
  • C++ programming and Python scripting language.
  • Front-end application development for embedded devices.
  • Data structure and algorithm implementation.
  • Agile software development and JIRA bug tracking tools.
  • Design and architecture of complex software systems.
  • API design considerations and tradeoffs.
  • Debugging of complex systems.
  • Performance optimization, memory management, and multi-threaded development.
  • Peer code reviews; writing unit, integration, and functional tests.
  • Diagnosing, investigating, and resolving production issues.
  • CI/CD tooling using GitLab and Jenkins.
  • Experience with software design patterns.
  • Experience developing SDKs, APIs, or developer tools.
  • Consumer Electronics and media codecs, streaming experience.

Up to 1 day per week telecommuting may be permitted

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What's Roku's approach to hybrid working?

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days' a week attendance.

What are some of the benefits?

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).

Roku's standard text

Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support 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.

Accommodations

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 EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.

What should I know about Roku's culture?

Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor.

We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.

We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.

To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.

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What this role asks for

Particular to this role

Agile · GitLab · Jira · Linux

Rare in Roku's other 174 open postings.

Standard for software engineering roles

Python

Common in software engineering postings at any company.

46% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Roku's standard text, folded away below.

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The team: OS UI/SDK

This role is one of 5 open in OS UI/SDK. 4 were posted in the last 30 days.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

C++ (3 of 5), Embedded Systems (3 of 5), Linux (3 of 5), Python (3 of 5), JavaScript (2 of 5)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Roku's own job board.

Other openings for this role

2 open postings for this role in Austin, Texas, first posted 3 October 2026. The company is likely hiring for more than one position. None has been taken down and posted again.

Salary context

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