Senior Software Engineer, Data

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US 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

You will join a dynamic team that specializes in processing and enriching large amounts of datasets related to ad serving. This team is responsible for developing systems that receive and process data from various sources including publisher and advertiser partners to produce low latency datasets for various downstream users. The team is also responsible for building and maintaining a set of Edge services that pull in data from Roku devices and across the web.

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer who has deep expertise in big data technologies, specifically Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Apache Flume and Trino. This hybrid role requires a strong foundation in both software engineering and data engineering, enabling you to design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient systems for both application development and data processing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop both near real-time and batch data processing jobs.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, developing, and operating data intensive systems to produce ad serving data for analytics, operations, machine learning, and many other use cases
• Harnessing the power of big data: Work with massive datasets (terabytes of data processed daily, petabyte-sized data warehouse) using cutting-edge technologies like Hive/Trino, Flink, Spark, and Kafka.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Partner with product managers, stakeholders from all parts of the business, and other engineers to deliver impactful solutions.
• Staying ahead of the curve: Continuously learn and adapt to emerging technologies and industry trends.

We’re excited if you have

• 10+ years professional software development experience.
• Background in computer science or similar quantitative field.
• Able to efficiently write SQL queries and analyze results to explore business problems and inquiries.
• Ability to translate queries and reporting requirements into production-level data processing pipelines.
• Proficient in day-to-day use of Python / Java / Scala.
• Strong understanding of and experience with distributed computing frameworks like Hive/Hadoop and Apache Spark.
• Familiarity with NoSql databases like Aerospike, Cassandra, or ScyllaDB is nice to have.
• Experience working in GCP and/or AWS is a plus.
• Experience deploying and working with services on Kubernetes is a plus.

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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). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance 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.

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. 

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