Roku

Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure

Roku • $280K — $380K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE roles
  • BS Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent
  • Proficient in Kubernetes, Docker, and Service Mesh technologies
  • Experience with cloud-based software development, preferably in Go or Python
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Ansible
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD automation and related tools
  • Strong understanding of networking and security principles in multi-tenant architectures

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain multi-cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP for critical business systems
  • Collaborate with peers through code reviews to ensure high-quality solutions
  • Work with security teams to enforce compliance and security standards
  • Manage project priorities and deadlines utilizing agile methodologies
  • Lead incident response efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Optimize system performance by identifying and addressing bottlenecks
  • Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • Financial wellness and mental health support resources
  • Generous paid time off for vacation and personal reasons
  • 401(k) retirement options and pension plans
  • Parental leave and disability benefits
Full Job Description
About the Team

Our DevOps/SRE team runs an active-active, multi-cloud platform on AWS and GCP to keep business-critical systems highly available, secure, and fast at internet scale. We focus on reliability and automation, engineering systems that perform under stress and continuously improve. We are engineers who own outcomes end-to-end-managing priorities, communicating clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and delivering impact across the organization. If you thrive on architecting at scale, automating everything you can, and turning complex infrastructure into reliable, well-documented systems, you'll feel right at home here.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced DevOps/SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure management, automation, and team leadership skills. If you have a consistent track record of architecting and building large-scale systems; enjoy solving intriguing system challenges at internet-scale; if you are innovative at heart; and have a great balance of skills in learning, organizing, building, and enjoy making an impact, this role might be a great fit for you!

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $280,000 - $380,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

What you'll be doing
  • You will design, implement and maintain an active-active multi-cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP supporting business-critical systems ensuring high availability and performance with automation, delivering systems that stays reliable and performs under stress
  • Collaborate with your peers through code-reviews, ensuring best practices and aligning on technical standards to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions
  • Collaborate with security teams to ensure the integrity and security of infrastructure and applications including implementing security best practices and compliance standards
  • Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables by leveraging agile methodologies and maintaining clear communication channels
  • Lead incident response efforts by triaging issues effectively, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to resolve them promptly and minimize downtime
  • Implement effective incident management processes and post-incident reviews
  • Identify performance bottlenecks through detailed monitoring and profiling and optimize system resources by fine tuning configurations, scaling infrastructure and addressing latency issues
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by automating repetitive tasks, refining workflows and proactively addressing technical debt within the team, while driving enhancements across the organization
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems, processes, and procedures while fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and contribute to the collective learning of the team
  • Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation, and be available to work with global teams in the event of critical outages

We're excited if you have
  • 12+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE roles
  • BS Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent
  • Experience with a number of the following: Kubernetes, Docker, Service Mesh such as Istio, Envoy, Linkerd, Solo & ECS
  • Experience in cloud-focused software development, preferably in Go, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
  • Experience with CI/CD automation including Gitlab pipelines and other related tools
  • Solid understanding of networking, security, and compliance principles including the intricacies of multi-tenant architecture and secure network configuration in cloud environments
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies
  • Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure
  • Proven track record of implementing scalable, high-performance infrastructure solutions in a fast-paced dynamic environments
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical project stakeholders, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
  • The drive and self-motivation to understand the intricate details of a complex infrastructure environment
  • Certifications in relevant technologies such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are preferred
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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). 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.

About Roku

Roku is an American consumer electronics company founded in 2002. The company is best known for its streaming devices that allow users to access internet-based video content on their televisions. Roku's devices are available in several models and are sold in the United States and other countries. The company also offers a streaming service called The Roku Channel that features a selection of movies and TV shows. Roku went public in 2017 and is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Roku
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$17.5 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+47.3%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ

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