Senior Software Engineer, Platform Portability - Roku

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Job Title

Senior Software Engineer, Platform Portability

Job Location

Hsinchu, Taiwan

Job Listing URL

https://www.weareroku.com/jobs/5942478?gh_jid=5942478

Job Description

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US, 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

Our mission is to help Roku scale, enabling the Roku OS on more machines to extend our reach. While most teams see the world in terms of hardware or software, the Platform Portability team does its best work by straddling that line, living in the grey area where every solution could be achieved via hardware or software. Working across that line and at this scale demands that we think in terms of clean, proper, and appropriate portability and reporting abstractions.

Because of this kind of work, we often say, “there’s no such thing as magic.” We don’t accept that something just works; we wonder why and go digging to figure it out. We aren’t content with surface understandings. We go deep and rip it apart, looking to understand how the “magic” gets done for real. We’re a team that values diversity and flexibility of thought.

About the role

When we look to add new people to our team, beyond technical skill, we are looking for people with deep curiosity around how things work, how willing they are to go one more layer in to learn. We also value people who have worked in multiple ecosystems and haven’t calcified their thinking around one way to do something but being willing to consider lots of alternate approaches.

Tech stack: Because of the nature of the work, our tech stack is very broad, from the hardware abstraction layer up to the OS and programming language. This might include Linux, Android, Tizen, C, C++, boot loaders, drivers, multimedia and streaming media tech, among others.

What you will be doing

Develop and evolve the RokuOS PAL to support new devices and new features
Architect RokuOS, adding appropriate modularity and abstractions
Building tools and needed to support platform portability
Write software that can be easily ported to new or existing platforms
Demonstrate excellence in C++ development and deliver high-performance, ultra-reliable software
Work both independently and in small groups to deliver totally awesome new features on-time
Debug software issues with an eye to optimizing performance and improving product quality
Demonstrate the ability to dig-deep to find solutions to tough problems affecting our users

We're excited if you have

5+ years of experience developing Linux based consumer electronic products
Excellent C/C++ programming skills
Strong skills in API design and developing portable code
Proven track record of success with embedded Linux development projects
A passion for building solid system and portability abstractions
Experience with Wi-Fi, and/or audio/video streaming and as well as secure video playback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of consumer products, web user interfaces and networking functionality
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

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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). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance 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.

The Roku 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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