Senior Software Engineer - Roku
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Salary$124k – $186k
LocationNew York, NY, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience6+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 14, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live3d ago
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6+ years writing software
3+ years building Roku applications
BS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
You know OOP, data structures, and algorithms well enough to design systems, not just pass interviews
BrightScript and SceneGraph SDK, including RSG 1.3
You can explain Roku's memory model, the render-thread/task-thread split, device tiers, and what certification requires
RESTful API design and data serialization
Roku frameworks and services: RAF, RMF, RokuPay
Unit and integration testing on Roku
HTTP protocol and caching behavior
Git and GitHub
You write and speak about technical decisions in a way that helps people act on them
You use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar) to write and ship code faster
BrighterScript and Roku community tooling (ropm, bslint, roku-debug)
Other OTT platforms: Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, LG webOS
Observability tools: Conviva, New Relic, Datadog, Sentry
Microservices and backend-for-frontend patterns
You've worked with personalization or recommendation APIs on resource-constrained devices
E2E testing for connected-device applications
Docker and CI/CD tooling (Jenkins or similar)
GraphQL
You share AI tools and workflows that save the team time
You care about UX enough to push back on Product and Design when something isn't right
You say 'I don't know' when you don't know
You've worked across time zones without waiting for meetings to unblock you
Skills
BrightScript
SceneGraph SDK
RSG 1.3
RAF
RMF
RokuPay
RESTful API
Git
GitHub
Copilot
Claude
Cursor
BrighterScript
ropm
bslint
roku-debug
Fire TV
Android TV
Apple TV
Samsung TV
LG webOS
Conviva
New Relic
Datadog
Sentry
Docker
Jenkins
GraphQL
CI/CD
Perfetto
HTTP
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Bonus
Streaming subscription
Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.
Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.
If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
About the role
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER — ROKU
Location: On-Site - New York / Los Angeles / San Francisco / Ft. Lauderdale
ABOUT THE ROLE
You’ll build and ship the Paramount+ Roku application used by millions of viewers. The Roku platform has constraints other platforms don’t: tight memory budgets, a single-threaded render loop, device hardware that ranges from flagship to five years old. You’ll solve problems inside those constraints.
We write software that’s simple to read, cheap to maintain, and built to last. You’ll own features from design through deployment, work across agile teams, and help other engineers get better at this work.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Design, build, and maintain core Roku framework components and application features for Paramount+
• Architect around Roku’s constraints: memory limits, render-thread/task-thread boundaries, device performance tiers, and certification requirements
• Use RSG 1.3 data transfer APIs, BrightScript Memory Monitor, and Perfetto tracing to find and fix performance problems before users hit them
• Build real-time personalization and engagement features — personalized recommendations, dynamic artwork, ad engagement — within Roku’s memory and performance budgets
• Write clear documentation for components, architecture decisions, and platform-specific patterns
• Measure and improve application performance and stability through instrumentation and observability
• Work across agile teams and coordinate with backend engineering and DevOps/SRE on service builds and deploys
• Review code, pair with teammates, and raise the quality bar across the team
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure
• Design and run A/B tests, then act on what the data says
• Use AI development tools to move faster and share what works with the team
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 6+ years writing software
• 3+ years building Roku applications
• BS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
• You know OOP, data structures, and algorithms well enough to design systems, not just pass interviews
• BrightScript and SceneGraph SDK, including RSG 1.3
• You can explain Roku’s memory model, the render-thread/task-thread split, device tiers, and what certification requires
• RESTful API design and data serialization
• Roku frameworks and services: RAF, RMF, RokuPay
• Unit and integration testing on Roku
• HTTP protocol and caching behavior
• Git and GitHub
• You write and speak about technical decisions in a way that helps people act on them
• You use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar) to write and ship code faster
Nice to have
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• BrighterScript and Roku community tooling (ropm, bslint, roku-debug)
• Other OTT platforms: Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, LG webOS
• Observability tools: Conviva, New Relic, Datadog, Sentry
• Microservices and backend-for-frontend patterns
• You’ve worked with personalization or recommendation APIs on resource-constrained devices
• E2E testing for connected-device applications
• Docker and CI/CD tooling (Jenkins or similar)
• GraphQL
• You share AI tools and workflows that save the team time
• You care about UX enough to push back on Product and Design when something isn’t right
• You say “I don’t know” when you don’t know
• You’ve worked across time zones without waiting for meetings to unblock you
WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE
• You open a 200-file BrightScript repo you’ve never seen and start making changes the same day
• Other engineers read your code and understand it without a walkthrough
• You notice a memory spike on a Roku Express before QA files a ticket. You fix it and write up what happened
• You track Roku OS releases and adopt new APIs when they solve a real problem, not because they’re new
• You write architecture docs, component guides, and Slack explanations that save ten people from asking the same question
• You push back when a plan has gaps. You suggest a better one
• You treat the build pipeline, test coverage, and error monitoring like product features
• You make the people around you better at their jobs
Legal
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming’s other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.
Hiring process
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Benefits
Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 - 186,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.
What We Offer:
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Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here.
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Generous paid time off.
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Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
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Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.
Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)
We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.