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Roku pioneered streaming to the TV and continues to innovate and lead the industry. While we are well-positioned to help shape the future of television and streaming media worldwide, continued success stems from experienced software engineers like you developing core features for the Roku platform. The Senior Software Engineer, Embedded will be contributing extensively to our embedded UI development, algorithm implementation for complex features to make it more user intuitive and underlying architecture. You will be working closely with product management to understand new features or extending current features for international market needs, development using modern C++ libraries/frameworks, scripting language and integration of third-party code. You will also be engaged in developing tools which can help larger development community within Roku. A proven track record of shipping high-quality software on embedded platforms is essential. This is a great role for a senior professional who enjoys a high level of visibility and thrives on great business impact. The features and performance improvements you implement directly impact millions of users every day. This is a great role for an experienced professional who has innovative ideas for complex problems and can translate these ideas into ultra-reliable software.
Job Responsibility:
Develop core features of the Roku Channel app and Roku OS
Work closely with Product Development, UI/UX design, Platform Services, and Release Management teams to contribute to our application development
Investigate, diagnose and resolve issues
Contributing extensively to our embedded UI development, algorithm implementation for complex features to make it more user intuitive and underlying architecture
Working closely with product management to understand new features or extending current features for international market needs, development using modern C++ libraries/frameworks, scripting language and integration of third-party code
Engaged in developing tools which can help larger development community within Roku
Requirements:
Strong C++ experience
Experience developing UI applications using popular frameworks such as JavaScript, BrightScript or similar
Proficiency in Typescript
Relevant software development experience in embedded systems
Experience writing functional integration and unit tests
A good understanding of Core OS concepts like memory management and multi-threading
A good understanding of API design, considerations and trade-offs
Strong verbal and written communication skills (this role involves frequent communication with teams throughout Roku)
Consumer electronics experience building Media/Content and/or Ad product would be beneficial
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or related fields-MS3
Nice to have:
Consumer electronics experience building Media/Content and/or Ad product would be beneficial
What we offer:
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)
Employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs