Software Engineering Internship Program (Summer 2027)

Roku; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Roku invites energetic students to join as Engineering Interns in Cambridge for a 12-week program running from June to early September 2027. You will own a defined project, write tested code, and work with AI technologies alongside mentors in a hybrid office setting.

This internship provides hands-on experience and exposure to scalable agent tools and software craft. Applicants should be penultimate or final-year CS/Engineering students with the right to work in the UK, available full-time, and

Qualifications

• You are a penultimate-year student, or a final-year student planning to go on to a one-year master’s course.
• You hold a permanent right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates on a student visa.
• You are available for full-time work for the whole 12-week program, from June to early September in Cambridge.
• You are keen to work with AI technologies and have previous experience building AI agents and automated workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own a well-defined project that contributes to the success of your team.
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code using modern languages, tools and engineering practices.
• Debug, test and profile your work, and document it so others can build on it.
• Collaborate with engineers and mentors, take part in code reviews, and share your progress and learnings.

Skills

C language

C++

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Education

CS/Engineering degree program

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

MCP servers

Agent frameworks

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 role

Join Roku as an Engineering Intern, where your passion for technology and creativity will drive our success. We offer a paid 12-week internship, running from June to early September 2027.

What you’ll be doing

• Own a well-defined project that contributes to the success of your team.
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code using modern languages, tools and engineering practices.
• Debug, test and profile your work, and document it so others can build on it.
• Collaborate with engineers and mentors, take part in code reviews, and share your progress and learnings.

Apply if

• You are a penultimate-year student, or a final-year student planning to go on to a one-year master’s course.
• You hold a permanent right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates on a student visa.
• You are available for full-time work for the whole 12-week program, from June to early September in Cambridge.
• You are keen to work with AI technologies and have previous experience building AI agents and automated workflows.

We’re excited if you have

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript or similar languages, ideally with projects, open source or hackathon work beyond your coursework.
• A solid grounding in computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and operating systems or networking concepts.
• Hands-on experience using GenAI tools in your coursework, projects or personal work.
• Strong problem-solving and technical communication abilities.
• Proactive mindset with passion for continuous learning and fast iteration.

How will I use AI at Roku?

At Roku, we don’t just use AI, we work with it. AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability. We’re looking for curious, adaptable builders who can show how they’ve used AI or automation to move faster, raise the bar, and scale their impact.

We value your AI skills if you have built fluency across the agentic engineering toolchain — coding harnesses like Claude Code or Cursor, MCP servers, custom skills, or agent frameworks. You know how to drive an agent, verify its output, and ramp on an unfamiliar codebase with an agent helping you.

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.

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].

What should I know about Roku's 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 is 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.

To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.

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