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
Roku is looking for a highly technical and adaptable engineer to collaborate with top-tier content partners and bring their streaming experiences to the Roku platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with major media companies such as Netflix, Hulu, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Sling TV.
As a Senior Partner Engineer, you will manage technical relationships with key content partners, guiding them through the development lifecycle. Your expertise in the Roku SDK, firmware, video streaming standards, application performance, and security will be instrumental in ensuring high-quality streaming experiences.
This role also involves ongoing post-launch support as partners update their applications or encounter production technical issues. You’ll need both strong software development skills and the ability to communicate effectively across engineering, business development, and partner management teams. You will represent Roku as a technical expert in meetings with partners, both remotely and on-site, ensuring successful collaboration and product execution.
For California & New York Only - The estimated base salary for this position is between $195,000 - $212,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
What you'll be doing: Serve as the primary technical contact for key content partners throughout the app development lifecycle. Provide technical guidance on the Roku SDK, firmware, video streaming standards (HLS/DASH), and embedded system performance. Collaborate with partners to optimize their app performance and user experience on Roku devices. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, both pre- and post-launch. Work closely with Roku’s internal teams, including engineering, business development, and partner management, to align partner solutions with company goals. Represent Roku in technical discussions, ensuring strong and productive partner relationships.
We're excited if you have: Computer Science B.S. degree or equivalent experience 5+ years of software development experience Minimum 3 years of experience developing in C/C++ Experience programming in both managed and native software frameworks Knowledge of Linux essential Ability to effectively communicate to both business and technical stakeholders Genuine passion for empowering developers and business partners Familiarity with video streaming protocols such as HLS and DASH Focus in software performance optimizations
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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). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance 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.
The Roku 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's 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.
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