Software Engineer, Regional TV Software (C/C++)

Roku; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Financial wellness resources

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

Roku is seeking a Software Engineer for the Regional TV Software team to develop and deliver software for regional TV platforms across Europe and Australia. You will collaborate with SOC vendors, assist with certification processes, and contribute to new features in a collaborative, career-growing environment.

The role emphasizes C++ development with some C, Python, and JavaScript support, and offers a hybrid work setup with a strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and global product

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with C and/or C++ in a commercial environment.
• Familiarity with Python.
• Interest or exposure to embedded systems or low-level software development.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining software for regional TV platforms, with a focus on Europe and Australia.
• Collaborating with SOC vendors to support new TV projects and resolve Roku-specific technical issues.
• Supporting certification processes with organizations such as ETV, the BBC, and DTG.
• Contributing to new software projects, including requirements definition, software design, and implementation.
• Developing primarily in C++, with contributions in C, Python and Javascript as needed.
• Porting and adapting software to meet regional standards and specifications, including HbbTV.
• Troubleshooting technical issues across the software stack and working cross-functionally to resolve them.
• Participating in greenfield feature development as part of new TV platform launches.
• Leveraging AI coding assistants and agentic tools to enhance development velocity and code quality.

Skills

C/C++

Python

AI fluency

Embedded systems

Tools

Linux

HTML/Browser dev

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 International TV Software team at Roku develops and delivers software for television platforms across international markets, with a focus on Europe and Australia. The team works closely with SOC partners to bring new TV products to market, develops software to meet regional broadcast standards, and supports certification with organizations such as ETV, the BBC, and DTG. The team operates across both new platform development and common software development projects, contributing to greenfield features as well as the ongoing evolution of Roku’s international TV software ecosystem. It is a collaborative, cross-functional team that values engineers who are curious, adaptable, and motivated to understand the full breadth of the systems they work on.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer on the Regional TV Software team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of software for regional TV platforms, working on both new TV platform projects and new software development projects. You will collaborate with SOC vendors, support certification processes with UK and European broadcast organizations, and help define and build new software features. This is a great opportunity for an engineer early in their career who is curious, collaborative, and motivated to grow across multiple areas of a complex software system.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining software for regional TV platforms, with a focus on markets in Europe and Australia
• Collaborating with SOC vendors to support new TV projects and resolve Roku-specific technical issues
• Supporting certification processes with organizations such as ETV, the BBC, and DTG
• Contributing to new software projects, including requirements definition, software design, and implementation
• Developing primarily in C++, with contributions in C, Python and Javascript as needed
• Porting and adapting software to meet regional standards and specifications, including HbbTV
• Troubleshooting technical issues across the software stack and working cross-functionally to resolve them
• Participating in greenfield feature development as part of new TV platform launches
• Leveraging AI coding assistants and agentic tools to enhance development velocity and code quality

We're Excited If You Have

• 1-3 years of experience with C and/or C++ in a commercial environment
• Familiarity with Python
• An interest in or exposure to embedded systems or low-level software development
• Advanced AI fluency: You default to AI before writing code manually, stay current with coding assistants and agentic tools, proactively share prompt patterns and discoveries with your team
• A systems-level mindset — curiosity about how different parts of a system interact and a desire to learn broadly
• Exposure to Linux environments (a plus, but not required)
• Familiarity with HTML or browser-based development (a plus, but not required)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to working through technical challenges

What's Roku's approach to hybrid working?

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.

What are some of the 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].