Roku
Technology
SeniorSoftwareEngineer,PlatformPortability
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“Senior Software Engineer, Platform Portability at Roku. Skills: Platform Portability, RokuOS, C++, Embedded Linux. Develop and evolve RokuOS PAL. Support new devices and features”
Industry & Context.
Debugging; Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience, C and C++ programming skills, Demonstrated skill in API design, Developing portable, cross-platform code, Proven track record with embedded Linux, Experience with Wi-Fi, audio/video streaming, or secure video playback, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Familiarity with consumer products, user interfaces, and networking functionality, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, AI literacy and curiosity
Nice to Have
Experience with Generative AI tools
What You'll Do.
Develop and evolve RokuOS PAL
Support new devices and features
Architect RokuOS components
Build tools and infrastructure
Support platform portability
Write software for portability
Demonstrate C and C++ proficiency
Ship new features on schedule
Debug software issues
Improve product quality
Investigate and resolve problems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional engineering teams
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
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 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
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