Senior Software Engineer - Roku

Paramount Pictures; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Bonus pool

Job summary

Paramount Pictures in Burbank is seeking a senior Roku software engineer to build and ship the Paramount+ Roku application. You will own features from design through deployment, tackling memory budgets, single-threaded render loops, and certification requirements across device tiers.

Join a collaborative, agile team, write clear architecture docs, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines while applying BrightScript and SceneGraph expertise. Strong systems thinking and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain core Roku framework components and application features for Paramount+.
• Architect around Roku constraints: memory limits, render-thread boundaries, device performance tiers, and certification requirements.
• Use RSG 1.3 data transfer APIs, BrightScript Memory Monitor, and Perfetto tracing to fix performance issues.
• Build real-time personalization and engagement features within Roku budgets.
• Write clear documentation for components, architecture decisions, and platform-specific patterns.
• Measure and improve application performance and stability through instrumentation and observability.
• Coordinate with backend engineering and DevOps/SRE on service builds and deploys.
• Review code, pair with teammates, and raise the quality bar.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure.
• Design and run A/B tests and act on data.
• Use AI development tools to move faster.

Skills

OOP

Data structures

Algorithms

Communication

System design

AI tools

Explain memory model

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

BrightScript

SceneGraph SDK

RSG 1.3

Git/GitHub

Job description

Job Location

Burbank, CA, 91505

ABOUT THE ROLE

You'll build and ship the Paramount+ Roku application used by millions of viewers. The Roku platform has constraints other platforms don't: tight memory budgets, a single‑threaded render loop, device hardware that ranges from flagship to five years old. You'll solve problems inside those constraints.

We write software that is simple to read, cheap to maintain, and built to last. You'll own features from design through deployment, work across agile teams, and help other engineers improve their craft.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, build, and maintain core Roku framework components and application features for Paramount+
• Architect around Roku's constraints: memory limits, render‑thread/task‑thread boundaries, device performance tiers, and certification requirements
• Use RSG 1.3 data transfer APIs, BrightScript Memory Monitor, and Perfetto tracing to find and fix performance problems before users hit them
• Build real‑time personalization and engagement features—personalized recommendations, dynamic artwork, ad engagement—within Roku's memory and performance budgets
• Write clear documentation for components, architecture decisions, and platform‑specific patterns
• Measure and improve application performance and stability through instrumentation and observability
• Work across agile teams and coordinate with backend engineering and DevOps/SRE on service builds and deploys
• Review code, pair with teammates, and raise the quality bar across the team
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure
• Design and run A/B tests, then act on what the data says
• Use AI development tools to move faster and share what works with the team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years writing software
• 3+ years building Roku applications
• BS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Strong understanding of OOP, data structures, and algorithms to design systems, not just interview questions
• Experience with BrightScript and SceneGraph SDK, including RSG 1.3
• Ability to explain Roku's memory model, the render‑thread/task‑thread split, device tiers, and certification requirements
• RESTful API design and data serialization
• Knowledge of Roku frameworks and services: RAF, RMF, RokuPay
• Unit and integration testing on Roku
• Understanding of HTTP protocol and caching behavior
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub
• Excellent communication of technical decisions to facilitate action
• Experience using AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar) to write and ship code faster

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with BrighterScript and Roku community tooling (ropm, bslint, roku‑debug)
• Familiarity with other OTT platforms: Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, LG webOS
• Observability tools: Conviva, New Relic, Datadog, Sentry
• Microservices and backend‑for‑frontend patterns
• Worked with personalization or recommendation APIs on resource‑constrained devices
• Docker and CI/CD tooling (Jenkins or similar)
• Shared AI tools and workflows that save the team time
• Strong UX sense; push back on Product and Design when something isn’t right
• Comfort with saying "I don't know" when uncertain
• Experience working across time zones without waiting for meetings to unblock

WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE

• Open a 200‑file BrightScript repo you've never seen and start making changes the same day
• Other engineers read your code and understand it without a walkthrough
• Notice a memory spike on a Roku Express before QA files a ticket; fix it and document the incident
• Track Roku OS releases and adopt new APIs when they solve a real problem, not just for novelty
• Write architecture docs, component guides, and Slack explanations that save ten people from asking the same question
• Push back when a plan has gaps and suggest a better one
• Treat the build pipeline, test coverage, and error monitoring like product features
• Make the people around you better at their jobs

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 – $186,000.00. The starting pay depends on geographic location, market demands, experience, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, PTO, and a bonus pool.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Full list: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams
• Both on‑site and virtual engagement events
• Unique opportunities to build a vibrant community inside and outside the workplace
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

For a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who requires a reasonable accommodation, please call 212.846.5500 or email [e-mail].