Firmware Engineer – Embedded Linux & Performance Tools

Roku, Inc.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading streaming technology firm in Cambridge is looking for a talented software engineer to join their Developer Platform team. In this role, you will develop tools for multiple platforms, maintain Roku OS features, and support QA efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong C/C++ skills, experience with Linux-based embedded systems, and excellent communication abilities. This position allows for hybrid work, promoting a collaborative office environment while supporting flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Endless curiosity and desire to build and use tools.
• Ability to develop tools and techniques to measure software performance.
• Experience working in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Roku OS feature development and code maintenance.
• Design scalability solutions.
• Support QA and Channel certification teams.

Skills

C/C++ coding skills

Experience developing/debugging on Linux based embedded platforms

Understanding of Linux kernel concepts

Multi-threading primitives

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

A leading streaming technology firm in Cambridge is looking for a talented software engineer to join their Developer Platform team. In this role, you will develop tools for multiple platforms, maintain Roku OS features, and support QA efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong C/C++ skills, experience with Linux-based embedded systems, and excellent communication abilities. This position allows for hybrid work, promoting a collaborative office environment while supporting flexibility for remote work.