Senior Video Player Engineer, Roku

FOX Direct to Consumer; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 143,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX Corporation is seeking a Sr Video Player Engineer, Roku to design and implement core video player features for consumer facing apps across FOX networks. You will own playback solutions and contribute to FOX's streaming initiatives.

The role requires strong BrightScript, Roku SceneGraph expertise, and experience with RESTful APIs, testing, and agile delivery. Collaboration and documentation are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong BrightScript programming skills.
• Deep understanding of SceneGraph and render thread optimization.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and testing.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD tools.
• Excellent documentation skills and UML a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Roku video player features for FOX networks.
• Build scalable, performant playback solutions.
• Provide technical specifications and documentation.
• Collaborate across teams using agile methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with Roku trends.

Skills

BrightScript

SceneGraph

RESTful APIs

Unit testing

End-to-end testing

Git

SVN

Jenkins

Docker

Agile methodologies

Documentation

UML diagrams

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Git

SVN

Jenkins

Docker

Agile methodologies

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox Digital Video Platform team seeks a Sr Video Player Engineer, Roku to design and implement core video player features for consumer facing applications across all of Fox’s networks. FOX is responsible for delivering the largest LIVE events on TV - including the 2023 Super Bowl, MLB World Series, FIFA World Cup, Election Coverage, WWE Smackdown, NFL Divisional Championships, Primetime Emmy Awards and countless more. This role is essential to providing our digital audience a great experience every time they press play and will be key to developing industry leading playback performance. As a video player engineer, you will be working in an extremely fast paced environment where you’ll be expected to take ownership of building video playback solutions and provide deep technical expertise across the entire software delivery process.

SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Engineering/Product/Project Management and Backend Technology Services teams to build video player features that contribute to FOX video streaming initiatives.
• Conduct the design, architecture and implementation of player features on Roku
• Work on performance, scalability, security, architecture and engineering best practices
• Provide technical specifications and documentation
• Collaborate with team members to deliver software using agile methodologies
• Willingness to stay up-to-date with the latest in emerging technologies/trends on Roku

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Excellent programming skills in BrightScript
• Deep understanding of SceneGraph framework and task/render thread optimization
• Demonstrable knowledge of building responsive user experiences
• Experience with RESTful APIs, unit testing and end‑to‑end testing
• Git, SVN, Jenkins, Docker, Agile methodologies
• Excellent documentation skills, UML diagrams a plus.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with an ability to work in a highly collaborative environment

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience with video streaming technologies (HLS)
• Experience with video QoE metrics, ABR algorithms, Roku Media Player
• Experience with analytics platforms (Conviva, Segment)
• Accomplish engineering and organization missions by completing related results as needed.
• Support and develop software engineers by providing coaching and educational opportunities.
• Participate in Tier 3 on‑call rotation support for the services you and your team develop and operate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $143,000.00‑161,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.