Roku

Sr. Data Engineer

Roku$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years professional experience as a Data Engineer
  • BS in Computer Science; MS in Computer Science preferred
  • Extensive SQL skills
  • Proficiency in Python as a scripting language
  • Experience with big data technologies like HDFS, YARN, and Kafka
  • Proficiency in data modeling for scalable architectures
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Build highly scalable, available, fault-tolerant data processing systems
  • Create quality data solutions and simplify diverse datasets
  • Develop resilient data pipelines with an emphasis on data quality
  • Own data mapping, transformations, and quality assurance
  • Perform system debugging, measurement, and optimization
  • Engage in architecture discussions and influence product roadmaps
  • Support existing platforms and evolve to newer technology stacks

Benefits

  • Global access to mental health and financial wellness resources
  • Local healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance options
  • Commuter support and retirement options
  • Encouragement for employees to take time off for personal needs
Full Job Description
About the team

The mission of Roku's Data Engineering team is to develop a world-class big data platform so that internal and external customers can leverage data to grow their businesses. Data Engineering works closely with business partners and Engineering teams to collect metrics on existing and new initiatives that are critical to business success. As Senior Data Engineer working on Device metrics, you will design data models & develop scalable data pipelines to capturing different business metrics across different Roku Devices.

About the role

Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. We connect users to the streaming content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetise large audiences, and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers. Roku streaming players and Roku TV™ models are available around the world through direct retail sales and licensing arrangements with TV brands and pay-TV operators.With tens of million players sold across many countries, thousands of streaming channels and billions of hours watched over the platform, building scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant, big data platform is critical for our success.This role is based in Bangalore, India and requires hybrid working, with 4 days in the office.

What you'll be doing
  • Build highly scalable, available, fault-tolerant distributed data processing systems (batch and streaming systems) processing over 10s of terabytes of data ingested every day and petabyte-sized data warehouse
  • Build quality data solutions and refine existing diverse datasets to simplified data models encouraging self-service
  • Build data pipelines that optimise on data quality and are resilient to poor quality data sources
  • Own the data mapping, business logic, transformations and data quality
  • Low level systems debugging, performance measurement & optimization on large production clusters
  • Participate in architecture discussions, influence product roadmap, and take ownership and responsibility over new projects
  • Maintain and support existing platforms and evolve to newer technology stacks and architectures
We're excited if you have
  • Extensive SQL Skills
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language, Python is required
  • Experience in big data technologies like HDFS, YARN, Map-Reduce, Hive, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, Presto, etc.
  • Proficiency in data modeling, including designing, implementing, and optimizing conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support scalable and efficient data architectures.
  • Experience with AWS, GCP, Looker is a plus
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as developers, analysts, and operations to execute deliverables
  • 8+ years professional experience as a data Engineer
  • BS in Computer Science; MS in Computer Science preferred
  • AI Literacy / AI growth mindset


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 [redacted].

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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