Staff Software Engineer (Roku)

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. • $120K — $145K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software development and product release.
  • Proficiency in client-side scripting languages such as JavaScript or Python.
  • Familiarity with BrightScript and SceneGraph is an added advantage.
  • Experience with streaming platforms like Roku or FireTV is preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication competencies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and write client-side streaming application code using standard industry tools.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team setting, contributing to the development process.
  • Engage in technical documentation writing and code review activities.
  • Troubleshoot software issues and support application release processes.
  • Communicate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a global streaming platform used by millions.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams on diverse projects.
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Engagement with a passionate and innovative team culture.
  • Work within a leading media and entertainment organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About Global Product and Design within Streaming and Games

Central to the mission of the Streaming and Games Team, the Global Product and Design group is responsible for the global streaming platform that supports all the video products our fans love. We plan, design and build for connected TVs, web, mobile phones, tablets, and consoles for a large footprint of leading products and brands (Max, HBO Max, discovery+, Food Network, CNN, Golf TV, MotorTrend, Eurosport, and many more) and together with our cross-functional collaborators we operate as one company with one mission to be the premier media and entertainment leader globally.

About the Team and Role

The Global Customer Experience organization's mission is to engage and delight millions of passionate customers across the globe by delivering Warner Bros. Discovery's core streaming applications on all devices and platforms. The development team responsible for the Roku platform is a major part of that mission.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our Roku team. In this role, you will collaborate with developers and stakeholders to design, build, and maintain software applications and features used by millions of daily users.

Key Responsibilities
  • Write client-side code for streaming applications, demonstrating the ability to use industry-standard tools and technologies.
  • With guidance from senior engineers, actively contribute to a collaborative team environment. Participate in all aspects of development, including reading and writing technical documentation, participating in code reviews, troubleshooting issues, and supporting releases.
  • Communicate effectively with engineers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment, engaging in various meetings and working sessions.


Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in developing and releasing software products and/or services.
  • Proficiency in client-side scripting languages such as JavaScript or Python; experience with BrightScript and SceneGraph is a plus.
  • Experience developing for streaming devices like Roku, FireTV, or similar platforms is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Comfortable collaborating using Git for version control.


How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

About Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is an American video game publisher based in Burbank, California, and part of the newly-formed Global Streaming and Interactive Entertainment unit of Warner Bros. Discovery. WBIE was founded on January 14, 2004 under Warner Bros. and transferred to the Home Entertainment division when that company was formed in October 2005. WBIE manages the wholly owned game development studios TT Games, Rocksteady Studios, NetherRealm Studios, Monolith Productions, WB Games Boston, Avalanche Software, and WB Games Montréal, among others.
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