Senior Software Engineer

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.

About the Team: 

The Data Foundations team plays a critical role in supporting Roku Ads business intelligence and analytics by developing, managing, and maintaining foundational datasets. These datasets and resources are designed to serve the operational and analytical needs of the broader organization. The team's mission is carried out through three focus areas: acting as the interface between data producers and consumers, simplifying data architecture, and creating/maintaining tools and standards. 

About the Role: 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in big data technologies, including Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, and Trino. This hybrid role bridges software and data engineering, requiring expertise in designing, building, and maintaining scalable systems for both application development and data processing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and manage robust, production-grade, large-scale data systems. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a deep understanding of high-scale data services and a commitment to excellence. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Software Development: 

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, ensuring adherence to best practices through code reviews. 

• Big Data Engineering: 

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows using Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, and Trino. 

• Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. 

• Develop and fine-tune complex queries and data processing jobs for large-scale datasets. 

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data systems for minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. 

• Collaboration & Mentorship: 

• Partner with data scientists, software engineers, and other teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions. 

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices in data engineering. 

We’re excited if you have 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 

• 5+ years of experience in software and/or data engineering with expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Airflow and Trino. 

• Strong understanding of SOLID principles and distributed systems architecture. 

• Proven experience in distributed data processing, data warehousing, and real-time data pipelines. 

• Advanced SQL skills, with expertise in query optimization for large datasets. 

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently or collaboratively. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. (preferred) 

• Familiarity with additional big data technologies, including Hadoop, Kafka, and Presto. (preferred) 

• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala. (preferred) 

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform). (preferred) 

• Expertise in data modeling, schema design, and data visualization tools. (preferred) 

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). 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.

The Roku 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. 

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