Senior Software Engineer, UI Infrastructure

Teamwork makes the stream work.Roku is changing how the world watches TVRoku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S. Canada and Mexico and weve 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 youll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. Were 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 teamThis team spends most of its time building and improving the UI framework and components that power Roku user experiences. Our roadmap helps us accelerate our growth and scale putting surprising new features into the hands of tens of millions of Roku users worldwide.Our developers and engineers are owners. They are motivated from within finding and taking on a feature or project simply because that problem needs to be solved and shipped. But that individual must work together with different engineering teams UI design product teams and business leadership to make things happen which means that engineers succeed here because they can maintain that independent spirit and motivation within a deeply collaborative environment. We are the pragmatic dreamers inventing and re-inventing the world of streaming media.About the roleRoku pioneered streaming to the TV and continues to innovate and lead the industry. While we are well-positioned to help shape the future of television and streaming media worldwide continued success stems from experienced software engineers like you developing core features for the Roku platform.Our new Senior Software Engineer UI Infrastructure will be contributing extensively to our embedded UI framework development. You will be working closely with system architects to develop new features or extend current features to improve system stability and performance. You will also be engaged in developing tools which can help the larger development community within Roku. A proven track record of shipping high-quality software on embedded platforms is essential. This is a great role for a senior professional who enjoys a high level of visibility and thrives on great business impact.The features and performance improvements you implement directly impact millions of users every day. This is a great role for an experienced professional who has innovative ideas for complex problems and can translate these ideas into ultra-reliable software.What youll be doingDevelop maintain and enhance the high-performance grid rendering component that power Rokus app engineCollaborate with cross-functional teams including the Home Screen and EPG teams to integrate feature requests and optimize UI responsivenessImplement unit integration andfunctional tests to ensure high-quality snappy user experiences across Roku devicesApply deep knowledge of Linux and OS concepts to improve system stability and performanceWork autonomously in a distributed team environment communicating effectively across time zones and locationsParticipate in design discussions and code reviews to uphold best practices in embedded C development and system architectureWere excited if you have5 years of professional experience in software engineering preferably with a focus on embedded systems or UI performanceStrong proficiency in C programming with experience in developing and optimizing rendering engines or UI frameworksSolid understanding of Linux OS concepts and experience working in Linux-based environmentsExperience with test automation as part of the software development lifecycleFamiliarity with embedded development principles particularly in mid-level firmware or system softwareAbility to work independently and asynchronously in a distributed team environment across multiple time zonesExcellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsA track record of delivering high-performance snappy user experiences through efficient and maintainable code#LI-AB3AccommodationsRoku 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 .Our Hybrid Work ApproachRoku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.BenefitsRoku 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). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. Its 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.The Roku CultureRoku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the companys 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. Were independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and short at Roku youll be part of a company thats 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 isnt 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 weve grown visit providing your information you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles that you have read Rokus Applicant Privacy Notice and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future you may unsubscribe here at any time.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Front End,CSS,Balsamiq,HTML,JavaScript,Web Design,Adobe Photoshop,Jasmine,Adobe Illustrator,CorelDraw,Selenium,Computer Engineering,Sketch,Troubleshooting Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1