Roku

Senior Software Engineer

Roku • $255K — $500K+*
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 3 years of experience in the position or a related occupation.
  • 1 year of experience with Algorithms & Data Structures.
  • 1 year of experience in Full Stack Web Development using JavaScript frameworks (React, NodeJS, TypeScript, React Native).
  • 1 year of experience with Cloud Computing & Infrastructure technologies (AWSElastic Beanstalk, EC2, Lambda, CloudFront).
  • 1 year of experience with HTML, CSS, and Java.
  • 1 year of experience with Database/Storage Systems (DynamoDB, S3, MySQL, PostgreSQL).

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, and develop computer and network software programs.
  • Build a portfolio of tools and platform capabilities for the programming operations team.
  • Create user experiences and tools that drive content workflows.
  • Code, test, document and deliver scalable platform services and components.
  • Optimize Roku's web application platform for a seamless implementation experience.
  • Suggest tools and services to improve site stability and performance.
  • Participate in the Agile development process for project scoping and execution.

Benefits

  • Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Equity awards.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Parental leave and wellness benefits.
  • Paid time off and support for personal needs.
Full Job Description
What you'll be doing
  • Research, design, and develop computer and network software programs.
  • Specifically, build a portfolio of tools and platform capabilities that empower our programming operations team.
  • Build user experiences and tools that define and drive content workflows.
  • Code, test, document and deliver scalable and reliable platform services and components that create the foundation of the core web application platform with cross-browser compatibility, accessibility and search engine optimization.
  • Optimize and streamline Roku's web application platform to facilitate a seamless implementation experience for our developers and partners.
  • Suggest tools, cloud-based technologies/services and best practices to improve the site stability, performance and quality.
  • Participate in Agile development process, including scoping, technical design, estimation effort, coding, testing, debugging, code reviews, maintenance and support.
  • Responsible for completion of individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with limited supervision.
You are required to have
  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 3 years of experience in the position or a related occupation.

Must have at least 1 year of prior work experience in the following:
  1. Algorithms & Data Structures.
  2. Full Stack Web Development using JavaScript frameworks React, NodeJS, TypeScript, and React Native.
  3. Object-oriented design paradigm.
  4. Cloud Computing & Infrastructure technologies AWS Elastic Beanstalk, EC2, Lambda, CloudFront, etc.
  5. HTML, CSS, and Java.
  6. Database/Storage Systems DynamoDB, S3, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
  7. Software Engineering practices.

Up to one day per week telecommuting may be permitted.

For California Only - The annual salary for this position is $255,000 - $527,000.

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.
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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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