Senior Software Engineer, Java

Roku; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement options (401(k))

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Roku is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to act as a platform services developer, building large-scale software and modern web applications. You will drive architecture, own projects, and deliver high-quality software within tight timelines.

You will collaborate with security, compliance, and cross-functional teams to continuously improve cloud-based workflows and internal tools, delivering reliable results across the org.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering multi-tier, scalable web applications.
• Strong fundamentals in software architecture, OOD, and data structures.
• Extensive experience with Java and Python in microservices.
• Experience in TDD and automated testing with Java/Python.
• Experience in SQL/NoSQL database design (Oracle, Cassandra).
• Proactive, self-driven with business-driven trade-offs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable web apps and services end-to-end.
• Lead architecture discussions and own new projects with tight timelines.
• Collaborate with security/compliance to meet requirements.
• Improve engineering tools, cloud services, and processes.
• Define Agile processes from design to delivery and support.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.

Skills

Java

Python

Microservices

AWS

GCP

Hive

Spark

SQL/NoSQL

TDD

Agile

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Apache Airflow

Hadoop

Job 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

The Roku Enterprise Engineering team is at the forefront of building a robust, integrated, and scalable platform that powers critical business processes across the organization. As a cornerstone of Roku’s corporate strategy, this team is instrumental in automating workflows across all Business Systems, including Supply Chain, Finance, Sales Operations, and Human Resources. By challenging traditional approaches to workflow automation, the team leverages cutting-edge Engineering practices and API-driven design to streamline internal processes, boost efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions.

The team’s expertise spans a wide range of technologies, including Java and Python-based MicroServices, AWS/GCP cloud backend systems, Big Data technologies like Hive and Spark, and modern Web applications. With a globally distributed presence across the US, India and Europe, the team thrives on collaboration, bringing together diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges. At the heart of their success is a shared commitment to technical excellence, creativity, a strong sense of ownership, and a collaborative spirit that drives impactful results for Roku’s business operations.

About The Role

As a senior technical lead, you consider yourself a platform services developer and developing innovative solutions using modern software frameworks and paradigms. You are self-driven and problem solver, with a strong background in building large-scale software platform and applications. You are execution focused and would develop a reputation for repeatedly delivering projects on-time.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, develop and deploy scalable web applications and services, being part of everything from contributing to web technology and framework stack, to use case and data model design
• Drive architecture discussions, take ownership and responsibility over new projects, and deliver high quality software with tight timeline
• Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure the application meets compliance, security and audit requirements
• Participate in the continual improvement of engineering tools, cloud-based technologies/services, and process
• Define and participate in Agile development process, including scoping, technical design, estimation effort, coding, testing, debugging, code reviews, maintenance and support
• Collaborate with cross-function teams and demonstrate great communication skills

We’re excited if you have

• 5+ years of experience in delivery multi-tier, highly scalable, distributed web application
• Deep understanding in software architecture, object-oriented design principles, and data structures
• Extensive experience in developing microservices using Java, Python
• Good experience in Test driven development and automating test cases using Java/ Python
• Experience in SQL / NoSQL (Oracle, Cassandra) database design
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, self-driven, and make practical trade-offs based on business needs, entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience in distributed computing frameworks like - Hive/Hadoop, Apache Spark
• Experience in developing Finance or HR related applications
• Experience with following cloud services: AWS Elastic Beanstalk, EC2, S3, CloudFront, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, Elastic Cache, Lambda
• Working experience with Terraform
• Experience in creating workflows for Apache Airflow

Our Hybrid Work Approach

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days’ a week attendance.

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). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support 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 [e-mail].

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.