Software Engineer, Embedded UI

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.

Join a team dedicated to delivering customer‑focused features that elevate user experiences on a global scale. Our team specializes in creating engaging content such as wallpapers, screensavers, trivia, featured experiences, AI projects for content generations, and more. Guided by an ambitious product roadmap, we aim to accelerate growth and scale by introducing innovative features to millions of users worldwide. We foster a culture of ownership where developers and engineers are self‑motivated to tackle challenges and ship impactful solutions.

Collaboration is key—engineers work closely with cross‑functional teams, including UI design, product management, and business leadership, to make things happen. If you're passionate about reimagining the world of streaming media in a dynamic, collaborative environment, this is the team for you.

Our products are known for their seamless integration and intuitive design, delighting users right out of the box. These qualities result from meticulous engineering and a commitment to excellence. As part of the engineering team, you’ll develop and manage features for Screensavers, Static & Dynamic Wallpapers, Trivia, Featured Experience, and AI initiatives. You will be working on AI initiatives to develop new features on platforms to create user‑enhancing experiments.

California Only – The estimated annual salary for this position is between $170,000 and $210,000 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.

• Designing and developing features for new Experiences on the Roku platform
• Creating a PoC to elaborate on ideas and work in a startup mindset to break fast and deliver quickly
• Collaborating with UI/UX design and backend team to create and implement new experiences
• Adapting PoCs for product ionising the solution
• Investigating, diagnosing, and resolving issues to maintain commercially viable solutions

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Substantial project based on using AI/ML and LLM technologies
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as JavaScript, Type Script, React Native, Python, BrightScript, or related technologies
• Experience with C++, especially in embedded environments
• Consumer electronics experience in media/content or ad product development is a plus
• Experience in product ionizing solutions, including content management, UI development, cloud development, and cloud backend integration
• Knowledge of Core OS concepts like memory management and multi‑threading
• Experience in API design, with an understanding of considerations and trade‑offs
• Strong communication skills, as this role involves frequent collaboration across teams
• If you're a pragmatic dreamer passionate about shaping the future of media experiences, we’d love to hear from you

Roku 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…