Senior Software Engineer, Platform Portability

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.

About the team

The Platform Portability team is responsible for scaling the Roku OS to run on a wider variety of hardware. This team operates at the intersection of hardware and software, building clean abstractions and ensuring portability across diverse platforms. The team values deep curiosity, diversity of thought, and flexibility, seeking engineers who are driven to understand how systems work at every layer. The technology stack is broad, spanning from hardware abstraction layers to high-level OS components, including Linux, Android, Tizen, C, C++, boot loaders, drivers, and multimedia and streaming technologies. 

About the role

Roku is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Platform Portability team, where you will develop and evolve the RokuOS Platform Abstraction Layer (PAL) to enable Roku OS to run across a growing range of devices. In this role, you will architect clean software abstractions that bridge hardware and software, ensuring modularity and portability across diverse platforms. You will write high-performance, reliable code and build the tools necessary to support seamless platform integration. Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, you will debug complex issues while optimizing system performance and product quality. This role offers the chance to work across the team's broad technology stack and to make a meaningful impact on the scale and reach of Roku's streaming platform. 

How will I use AI at Roku?

At Roku, we don't just use AI, we work with it. AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability. We're looking for curious, adaptable builders who can show how they've used AI or automation to move faster, raise the bar, and scale their impact. As a technical lead, you'll also drive AI adoption across your team, mentoring others and establishing repeatable standards that others can follow.

We value your AI skills if have built fluency across the agentic engineering toolchain - coding harnesses like Claude Code or Cursor, MCP servers, custom skills, or agent frameworks. And you can describe projects where you shipped real work with these tools, including building AI tools and agents that streamline QA testing. You know how to drive an agent, verify its output, and ramp on an unfamiliar codebase with an agent helping you.

What you will be doing

• Developing and evolving the RokuOS Platform Abstraction Layer (PAL) to support new devices and features  
• Architecting RokuOS components with appropriate modularity, portability, and abstraction layers  
• Building tools and infrastructure needed to support platform portability across diverse hardware and software ecosystems 
• Writing software designed for easy portability to new and existing platforms  
• Demonstrating expert-level proficiency in C and C++ development  
• Building scalable, highly reliable software that performs consistently across diverse hardware environments  
• Working both independently and in small groups to ship new features on schedule  
• Debugging software issues with a focus on optimizing performance and improving product quality  
• Investigating and resolving complex problems that affect users by diving deep into system behavior

We're excited if you have

• 5+ years of experience developing Linux-based consumer electronics products  
• Strong C and C++ programming skills  
• Demonstrated skill in API design and developing portable, cross-platform code  
• A proven track record of success with embedded Linux development projects  
• A passion for building robust system-level and portability abstractions  
• Experience with Wi-Fi, audio/video streaming, or secure video playback technologies  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
• Familiarity with consumer products, user interfaces, and networking functionality  
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field 
• AI literacy and curiosity - you have either tried Generative AI tools in your previous work or outside of work, or are curious about Gen AI and have explored it

What's Roku's approach to hybrid working?

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days' a week attendance.

What are some of the benefits?

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). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support 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.

Accommodations

Roku 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 [email protected].

What should I know about Roku's 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.

To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.

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