Senior Software Engineer, Advertising at Roku

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

286000.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

JavaScript, NodeJS, TypeScript, Express, NextJS, React, Containerization, Kubernetes, API Design, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Redis, ElasticSearch, AWS, GCP, AI Adoption

Industry

Software Development

Description

Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, 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 Advertising Engineering builds the user interfaces and APIs that power Roku’s advertising campaigns, helping drive growth across Roku and strategic content like The Roku Channel. We operate as a highly agile, service‑oriented team that ships continuously—adding features to existing systems while elevating usability, quality, performance, and scalability. You’ll partner closely with UX, Product, and Commercial stakeholders inside Roku and with external strategic partners to deliver exceptional web applications and back‑end services at scale. We value endless curiosity, a global mindset with locally relevant execution, and gritty, self‑directed problem solving—balanced with strong interpersonal skills and responsiveness to evolving business needs About the Role This role is for a senior developer on the team building user interfaces and APIs to support advertising campaigns. The ideal candidate will have endless curiosity and can pair a global mindset with locally relevant execution. You should be a gritty problem solver and self-starter who can drive programs with the product and commercial teams within Roku and across external strategic partner organizations. The successful candidate will display a balance of hard and soft skills, including the ability to respond quickly to changing business needs. "For Massachusetts Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $198,000 - $286,000 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 Design, develop and deliver high-quality web applications and back-end services in a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) model Add new functionality to existing systems, while constantly working to improve usability, quality, performance and scalability Provide technical leadership, guidance and support to other team members Take part in the planning and refinement of features along with the team to come up with innovative and collaborative designs Work closely with UX designers, product management and end-users to create exceptional user experiences Provide ongoing support and maintenance of existing products Deliver constant value back to the business in a highly agile team following continuous deployment We’re excited if you have BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent 8+ years of web applications development experience Expert-level knowledge of JavaScript Deep experience with NodeJS, TypeScript, and frameworks like Express, NextJS, and React Working knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes Expertise in designing and developing APIs, with a firm grasp of API lifecycle management Experience building large scale and low latency distributed systems Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis, and ElasticSearch Knowledge and experience with programming best practices, design patterns, software design structures, and testing frameworks Experience with cloud technology like AWS and GCP Mindset toward AI adoption and some experience using development AI tools like Github Copilot Superior problem-solving skills with demonstrable history of autonomously delivering high quality, scalable and maintainable solutions Intrinsically motivated, independent thinker who works well alone or in group settings with minimal direct supervision #LI-DH2 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). 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. 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 EmployeeRelations@Roku.com. 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. To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet. By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver high-quality web applications and back-end services in a Service Oriented Architecture model. Provide ongoing support and maintenance of existing products while delivering constant value back to the business.