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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 Advanced Development organization pushes beyond product line boundaries to build new things. We think independently of standard shipping cadences and timelines, working on foundational technologies that will impact every Roku device in the future, and on ideas that no one has seen before in their living room.
We are responsible for driving the architecture of Roku OS, which ships worldwide and runs on devices in more than 85 million streaming households. This work can include anything from optimizing common libraries to redesigning the APIs and development environment used by third-party apps running on our platform. We work hard to ensure our software is optimized across a wide range of platforms, and we are super focused on maximizing customer experience.
About the role
In this role, you will be part of the team responsible for driving modular enhancements to the RokuOS architecture and for providing new ways for channel partners to leverage the modernized experience. You will implement new APIs for parts of Roku's system software and use your refactoring expertise to ensure that the APIs' capabilities satisfy all requirements without any privileged workarounds.
We are looking for a forward thinker, one who has endless curiosity, uses AI, and demonstrates a strong bias for action.
What you’ll be doing
- Design and evolve parts of the RokuOS system software that expose fundamental APIs for the Roku platform, used internally/externally for higher-level SDKs
- Demonstrate excellence in C++ development and deliver high-performance, ultra-reliable software
- Work cooperatively and coordinate small teams to deliver new features on time
- Demonstrate impeccable software design skills, make extensive changes to an existing C++ code base that are modular and maintainable
We’re excited if you have
- 8+ years of experience in software development, architecture, and API design
- 2+ years of Linux application development
- Ability to accurately estimate software tasks and work to schedule
- Extensive experience in C++20, gdb, git, and adjacent tooling
- Experience with multi-threaded and multi-process development
- Detail-oriented, analytical, methodical, and self-driven
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical discipline
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience serving as a technical lead throughout the software development lifecycle
- Practical knowledge of application architecture and design patterns
#LI-SB5
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
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). 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.
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.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
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Senior Software Engineer, Firmware Advanced Development
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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 Advanced Development organisation pushes beyond the boundaries of product lines to build new things. We think independently of standard shipping cadences and timelines, working on foundational technologies that will impact every Roku device in the future, and on ideas that no one has seen before in their living room. As this is an exceptional team, we are seeking unusual talent. As part of Advanced Development, the Developer Experience team specifically focuses on driving internal changes in tooling to improve developer satisfaction and productivity. The team listens to their customers, determines the most impactful opportunities and executes on delivering those changes. The team works technologies including modern Linux embedded C++, build systems, cloud backend systems, and web platforms.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with an interest in driving our platform emulation product forward. You will be working on a software PAL version of the Roku OS which represents real hardware but facilities wider scale testing accessed via cloud hosting and web/API for internal users and Roku Partner development teams.
This is a very diverse role with exciting challenges and opportunities. One day you might be doing video decoding, or audio distribution, or tweaking docker, or testing app development or build tasks or cloud integration, or security or a ton of other things. Every day is going to be a different problem and an opportunity to really learn about a lot of new tech and help design the infrastructure of a pretty complex system.
What You’ll be doing
- Focus on the Native Build of Roku OS, which operates without physical hardware - drive forward the development and continue to keep the platform current and meeting the needs of internal and external users - covers both hand-on development and working with other teams to support them.
- Solve design problems in embedded software, application SDKs, networking, graphics, UIs, media and other areas across Advanced Engineering, always with an eye on the resource constraints of our players and TVs
- Write efficient software that can be easily ported to new or existing platforms
- Demonstrate excellence in C++ development and deliver high-performance, ultra-reliable software
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in software development.
We’re excited if you have
- 10+ years in software development, architecture, and API design
- 5+ years Linux systems programming
- Excellent modern C++ programming skills
- An understanding of compilers and how code changes will impact resources and performance
- Proven track record of success developing software to operate within tight CPU, RAM, and storage constraints
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment using agile processes.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
#LI-NM1
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
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). 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.
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.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
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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
Roku continues a long-term trajectory of supporting summer internship roles within the organization, to provide applicants with experience of our enthusiasm, expertise and company culture.
The Advanced Development, AI @ Roku (Roku’s internal AI productivity suite), Content, and Edge AI team within the Engineering organization has been granted 4 summer internships in 2026. These internships are only available to postgraduate students who are currently studying for a PhD or have recently successfully completed a PhD.
About the role
The purpose of the internship is to involve each student in the work of the AI @ Roku, Content, and Edge AI team. Each student will be assigned a supervisor among the senior members of the team. This supervision aims to ensure that the intern finishes their contract with a clear view of what permanent employment within the AI @ Roku, Content, and Edge AI team would be like.
All the intern projects will be clearly defined at the outset, easy to get started and challenging to complete, and relevant to the AI @ Roku, Content, and Edge AI team’s Q3 and Q4 2026 goals.
Project outlines:
- Multi-modal AI: Building new experiences for TVs with Vision-Language Models, focusing on multi-modal understanding and natural language interaction.
- Developing multimedia content generation techniques
- Content understanding and analysis for episodic and cinematic videos
- Deploying and optimizing AI algorithms to the edge
- Using AI to improve image and video quality
What you'll be doing
- Define, agree, and track the meaningful measures (KPIs) of success in the project.
- Collaborate effectively with other members of the project team to achieve goals.
- Contribute meaningfully to the implementation and delivery of the project.
- Identify and communicate key learnings within and across project teams.
- Actively partner with experts in the project field in Cambridge, and internationally.
- Conduct feasibility studies to determine if 'new-to-the-world' ideas are viable for long-term integration into the Roku OS.
- Present findings and prototypes to the broader engineering and product leadership to influence Roku’s long-term innovation roadmap.
We’re excited if you have
- PhD in STEM discipline (current or recent)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in data visualization and interpretation
- High-level proficiency in Python
- Background in mathematics, statistics, and CS
- Ability to design and implement machine learning models
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, Tensorflow)
- Understanding of machine learning and computer vision algorithms and techniques
- Experience with image processing pipelines, embedding spaces or modern LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, LangFuse) is a plus.
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
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). 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.
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.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
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Senior Software Engineer - Software Development Kit
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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 Role
This is a senior software engineering role where you will architect, design, implement and test the run-time and native renderer of Roku's software development kit. You will partner with engineers who build the higher level scripting parts of Roku’s SDK.
Roku prides itself in building software and features which run well on our oldest devices, while taking advantage of our latest ones. To this end, the software development kit will need to be designed and implemented from the get go to run well on devices with extremely limited system resources like RAM, Flash and CPU.
What you’ll be doing
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Architect, design, implement and test the run-time and native renderer of Roku's software development kit.
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Partner with engineers who build the higher level scripting parts of Roku’s software development kit.
-
Ensure that we can stand behind all APIs exposed by Roku’s software development kit, and manage the evolution of these APIs.
-
Ensure that the native development kit performs well on low-cost hardware. To this end you will design for and track RAM consumption, rendering frame rate, etc.
-
Develop tooling which will allow Roku and 3rd party developers to build great optimized and performant applications to run on the Roku platform.
-
Navigate through ambiguous problem spaces and meticulously distill out design choices, trade-offs, and priorities.
We’re Excited If You Have
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Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
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7+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ development and toolchain.
-
Extensive experience with software development on embedded Linux
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Experience with multi-process architectures and IPC mechanisms.
-
Experience with UI/app frameworks from iOS or Android is a plus.
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Excellent software design and architecture skills.
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Ability to see the big picture while focused on short-term objectives and deliverables.
-
Ability to multi-task and drive parallel projects and distributed teams with tight deadlines.
#LI-MS3
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
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). 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.
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.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
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Senior Software Engineer - Software Development Kit
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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 Role
This is a senior software engineering role where you will architect, design, implement and test the run-time and native renderer of Roku's software development kit. You will partner with engineers who build the higher level scripting parts of Roku’s SDK.
Roku prides itself in building software and features which run well on our oldest devices, while taking advantage of our latest ones. To this end, the software development kit will need to be designed and implemented from the get go to run well on devices with extremely limited system resources like RAM, Flash and CPU.
What you’ll be doing
-
Architect, design, implement and test the run-time and native renderer of Roku's software development kit.
-
Partner with engineers who build the higher level scripting parts of Roku’s software development kit.
-
Ensure that we can stand behind all APIs exposed by Roku’s software development kit, and manage the evolution of these APIs.
-
Ensure that the native development kit performs well on low-cost hardware. To this end you will design for and track RAM consumption, rendering frame rate, etc.
-
Develop tooling which will allow Roku and 3rd party developers to build great optimized and performant applications to run on the Roku platform.
-
Navigate through ambiguous problem spaces and meticulously distill out design choices, trade-offs, and priorities.
We’re Excited If You Have
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Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
-
7+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ development and toolchain.
-
Extensive experience with software development on embedded Linux
-
Experience with multi-process architectures and IPC mechanisms.
-
Experience with UI/app frameworks from iOS or Android is a plus.
-
Excellent software design and architecture skills.
-
Ability to see the big picture while focused on short-term objectives and deliverables.
-
Ability to multi-task and drive parallel projects and distributed teams with tight deadlines.
#LI-MS3
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
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). 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.
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.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Roku
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 Advanced Development team at Roku pushes beyond today’s product lines to invent the next generation of intelligent and generative media systems.
We explore ideas that sit years ahead of production, developing foundational technologies that will redefine how content is understood, created, and personalised across millions of Roku devices.
This is a rare environment — a PhD-level, cross-disciplinary group combining machine learning research, software engineering, and DevOps.
Everyone here is an expert, but not narrowly focused. The team blends deep technical mastery with broad creative vision — people who challenge convention, embrace ambiguity, and build what’s never been built before. It’s a collaborative, low-ego, ownership-driven culture built on trust and curiosity.
We’re seeking an Applied Scientist with a strong foundation in mathematics, machine learning, and computer science, combined with experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, and computer vision — someone who thrives where research meets production.
About the Role
As a Senior Applied Machine Learning Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and deploy the systems that make media smarter.
You’ll work across the full model and software lifecycle, from prototype to production, developing scalable ML pipelines and cloud architectures that power generative AI, intelligent media understanding, content analysis, and advertising intelligence.
You’ll operate at the intersection of machine learning, infrastructure, and software engineering, taking ownership from data collection through deployment — and seeing your work directly influence how audiences experience Roku’s content and advertising ecosystem.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Deploying scalable, fault-tolerant computer vision, media understanding, and generative AI systems to production
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Overseeing the full model development cycle: ideation, prototyping, implementation, deployment, testing, and operations
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Designing uncertainty metrics and communicating results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Gathering and compiling datasets, defining annotation ontologies, auditing annotation operations, and ensuring data quality
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Staying up to date with industry and academic trends in computer vision, machine learning, and generative models for media and advertising
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Working closely with product and other engineering teams to implement new content and advertising experiences through cloud services
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Integrating services from other teams around the company, while also providing reusable ML services to others
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Evaluating and providing feedback on new platform technologies provided by internal teams
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Working with QA teams to address bugs and contribute to automation and quality assurance
We’re Excited If You Have
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A Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
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Strong background developing applied machine learning systems using PyTorch or TensorFlow
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Expertise in image processing, computer vision, or natural language processing
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Experience using AWS, GCP, or Azure for storing data, training, and serving models
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Proven ability to evaluate models and communicate insights effectively
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Experience building APIs with frameworks such as GraphQL or REST
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Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow, Argo, AWS Step Functions, or Metaflow
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Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, CI/CD automation, and Python build or packaging tools
#LI-PA1
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
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). 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.
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.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
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