Roku
TV streaming platform
SeniorSoftwareEngineer,Bigdata
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“Senior Software Engineer, Bigdata at Roku. Skills: big data technologies, Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Trino, distributed data processing, data warehousing, real-time data pipelines, Advanced SQL, cloud platforms, containerization. Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows using Apache Spark, Apache Airflow. Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance”
What You'll Achieve.
delight millions of TV streamers around the world; deliver integrated, high-quality solutions
Industry & Context.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities; problem-solvers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in software and/or data engineering, expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Airflow and Trino, understanding of SOLID principles and distributed systems architecture, Proven experience in distributed data processing, data warehousing, and real-time data pipelines, Advanced SQL skills, with expertise in query optimization for large datasets, Exceptional problem-solving abilities, capacity to work independently or collaboratively, Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, Familiarity with additional big data technologies, including Hadoop, Kafka, and Presto, programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala, Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e. g. , Terraform), Expertise in data modeling, schema design, and data visualization tools, AI literacy and curiosity, tried Gen AI in your previous work or outside of work or are curious about Gen AI and have explored it
What You'll Do.
and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows using Apache Spark
Optimize data storage
and processing systems to ensure reliability
Develop and fine-tune complex queries and data processing jobs for large-scale datasets
and improve data systems for minimal downtime and maximum efficiency
adherence to best practices through code reviews
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and manage robust, production-grade, large-scale data systems; Partner with data scientists, software engineers, and other teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions; Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers; promoting best practices in data engineering; work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own; surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check; accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Full Job Description
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 Data Foundations team plays a critical role in supporting Roku Ads business intelligence and analytics. The team is responsible for developing and managing foundational datasets designed to serve the operational and analytical needs of the broader organization. The team's mission is carried out through three focus areas: acting as the interface between data producers and consumers, simplifying data architecture, and creating tools in a standardized way. About the Role: We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in big data technologies, including Apache Spark and Apache Airflow. This hybrid role bridges software and data engineering, requiring expertise in designing, building, and maintaining scalable systems for both application development and data processing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and manage robust, production-grade, large-scale data systems. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a deep understanding of high-scale data services and a commitment to excellence. What you’ll be doing Software Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, ensu
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