Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure

Teamwork makes the stream work.Roku is changing how the world watches TVRoku 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 TeamOur DevOps/SRE team runs an active-active, multi-cloud platform on AWS and GCP to keep business‑critical systems highly available, secure, and fast at internet scale. We focus on reliability and automation, engineering systems that perform under stress and continuously improve. We are engineers who own outcomes end‑to‑end—managing priorities, communicating clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and delivering impact across the organization. If you thrive on architecting at scale, automating everything you can, and turning complex infrastructure into reliable, well‑documented systems, you’ll feel right at home here.About the RoleWe are seeking a talented and experienced DevOps/SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure management, automation, and team leadership skills. If you have a consistent track record of architecting and building large-scale systems; enjoy solving intriguing system challenges at internet-scale; if you are innovative at heart; and have a great balance of skills in learning, organizing, building, and enjoy making an impact, this role might be a great fit for you!For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $280,000 - $380,000 annually.Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.What you’ll be doing You will design, implement and maintain an active-active multi-cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP supporting business-critical systems ensuring high availability and performance with automation, delivering systems that stays reliable and performs under stressCollaborate with your peers through code-reviews, ensuring best practices and aligning on technical standards to deliver consistent, high-quality solutionsCollaborate with security teams to ensure the integrity and security of infrastructure and applications including implementing security best practices and compliance standards Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables by leveraging agile methodologies and maintaining clear communication channels Lead incident response efforts by triaging issues effectively, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to resolve them promptly and minimize downtimeImplement effective incident management processes and post-incident reviews Identify performance bottlenecks through detailed monitoring and profiling and optimize system resources by fine tuning configurations, scaling infrastructure and addressing latency issuesDrive continuous improvement initiatives by automating repetitive tasks, refining workflows and proactively addressing technical debt within the team, while driving enhancements across the organizationMaintain comprehensive documentation of systems, processes, and procedures while fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and contribute to the collective learning of the team Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation, and be available to work with global teams in the event of critical outagesWe’re excited if you have 12+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE roles BS Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent Experience with a number of the following: Kubernetes, Docker, Service Mesh such as Istio, Envoy, Linkerd, Solo & ECS Experience in cloud-focused software development, preferably in Go, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation Experience with CI/CD automation including Gitlab pipelines and other related toolsSolid understanding of networking, security, and compliance principles including the intricacies of multi-tenant architecture and secure network configuration in cloud environmentsStrong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure Proven track record of implementing scalable, high-performance infrastructure solutions in a fast-paced dynamic environments Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical project stakeholders, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment The drive and self-motivation to understand the intricate details of a complex infrastructure environment Certifications in relevant technologies such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are preferred #LI-DH2What'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.AccommodationsRoku 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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 .By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.