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This role is ideal for engineers who love deep technical problem-solving, care about performance down to the last millisecond, and want to build the invisible foundations that make great user experiences possible.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nBuild scalable UI features optimized for millions of users\nLead technical investigations and architect solutions across middleware, UI frameworks, and rendering pipelines\nIntegrate AI/ML capabilities and leverage generative AI tools to accelerate development and improve developer productivity\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver global platform features with measurable performance and reliability gains\nDevelop engineering tooling, frameworks, and automated workflows that raise developer efficiency and code quality\nMentor junior developers through design reviews, pair programming, and clear technical documentation\nStay current with platform, graphics, and AI trends; proactively identify opportunities to improve performance and developer experience\nWe’re excited if you have\nMinimum of 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on UI frameworks or application development\nAdvanced BrightScript (or JavaScript-like) skills and proficiency in Python\nExperience using Typescript is a plus!\nKnowledge and hands-on experience using C++\nStrong root cause analysis skills and clear, effective technical communication\nKnowledge of AI applications and hands-on experience with generative AI tools and workflows\nA proactive mindset with passion for continuous learning, fast iteration, and data-driven optimization\n#LI-NM1\nWhat's Roku's approach to hybrid working?\nRoku 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.\nWhat are some of the benefits?\nRoku 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.\nAccommodations\nRoku 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 .\nWhat should I know about Roku's culture?\nRoku 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. 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