Senior Software Engineer

Roku; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k)/pension options

Mental health support

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading streaming platform in India is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and optimize backend systems and data pipelines. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, strong expertise in Java and distributed systems, and is passionate about innovative problem-solving. This role promises a collaborative work environment with competitive benefits and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in backend development.
• Proven expertise in scalable systems with Java.
• Hands-on experience with Big Data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable backend systems.
• Build distributed data pipelines.
• Design efficient systems for large data volumes.

Skills

Back-end development

Distributed data processing

Java

Apache Spark

Kafka

Flink

Spring Boot

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we’re set to power 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.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our backend and data team. This role is crucial for designing, building, and optimizing distributed data pipelines, real‑time data processing systems, and backend solutions that handle large‑scale data effectively. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, distributed systems, and big data technologies, as well as a passion for solving complex problems and delivering robust solutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs using Java and Akka.
• Build distributed data pipelines for batch and real‑time data processing.
• Design efficient and scalable systems that process large volumes of data.
• Leverage big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, Flink, and related tools to build high‑performance data pipelines.
• Work on data transformation, ingestion, and integration for both structured and unstructured data.
• Implement solutions for data lake and data warehouse integrations.
• Develop and maintain real‑time data processing applications to support business‑critical use cases.
• Optimize real‑time data flows for low latency and high throughput.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code in Java, adhering to industry best practices.
• Optimize Java applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Leverage Java frameworks such as Spring Boot for backend development.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend and data systems to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Design and implement performance tuning strategies for large‑scale distributed systems.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in backend development and distributed data processing.
• Proven expertise in designing and building scalable systems with Java.
• Hands‑on experience with Big Data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, and Flink.
• Proficiency in Java and Java‑based frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot, etc.).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Aerospike).

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 [e-mail].

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. 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.

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