Staff Software Engineer (Roku)

Description

The company is a global media and entertainment business with three segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media.

Its portfolio spans well-known entertainment, news and sports brands.

The Global Product and Design group builds the streaming platform for connected TVs, web, mobile, tablets and consoles.

The Roku team sits within the Global Customer Experience organization, which delivers the core streaming apps on every device and platform.

This senior software developer role means building and maintaining apps and features that millions of people use every day, working alongside developers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Write client-side code for streaming apps using standard industry tools.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers to contribute to a close-knit team.
• Take part across the development cycle: read and write technical documentation, review code, troubleshoot issues and support releases.
• Communicate clearly with engineers, stakeholders and other teams in a fast-moving setting, in meetings and working sessions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing and releasing software products or services.
• Skill in client-side scripting languages such as JavaScript or Python.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using Git for version control.
• Experience with BrightScript and SceneGraph is a plus.
• Experience building for streaming devices such as Roku, FireTV or similar platforms is a plus.

Conditions

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