Senior Software Engineer - Roku

Burbank, CA, US, 91505 New York, NY, US, 10036 Technology Burbank Full-Time On-Site #WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? ABOUT THE ROLE You’ll build and ship the Paramount+ Roku application used by millions of viewers. The Roku platform has constraints other platforms don’t: tight memory budgets, a single-threaded render loop, device hardware that ranges from flagship to five years old. You’ll solve problems inside those constraints. We write software that’s simple to read, cheap to maintain, and built to last. You’ll own features from design through deployment, work across agile teams, and help other engineers get better at this work. WHAT YOU’LL DO Design, build, and maintain core Roku framework components and application features for Paramount+ Architect around Roku’s constraints: memory limits, render-thread/task-thread boundaries, device performance tiers, and certification requirements Use RSG 1.3 data transfer APIs, BrightScript Memory Monitor, and Perfetto tracing to find and fix performance problems before users hit them Build real-time personalization and engagement features — personalized recommendations, dynamic artwork, ad engagement — within Roku’s memory and performance budgets Write clear documentation for components, architecture decisions, and platform-specific patterns Measure and improve application performance and stability through instrumentation and observability Work across agile teams and coordinate with backend engineering and DevOps/SRE on service builds and deploys Review code, pair with teammates, and raise the quality bar across the team Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure Design and run A/B tests, then act on what the data says Use AI development tools to move faster and share what works with the team REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 6+ years writing software 3+ years building Roku applications BS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience You know OOP, data structures, and algorithms well enough to design systems, not just pass interviews BrightScript and SceneGraph SDK, including RSG 1.3 You can explain Roku's memory model, the render-thread/task-thread split, device tiers, and what certification requires RESTful API design and data serialization Roku frameworks and services: RAF, RMF, RokuPay Unit and integration testing on Roku protocol and caching behavior Git and GitHub You write and speak about technical decisions in a way that helps people act on them You use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar) to write and ship code faster DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS BrighterScript and Roku community tooling (ropm, bslint, roku-debug) Other OTT platforms: Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, LG webOS Observability tools: Conviva, New Relic, Datadog, Sentry Microservices and backend-for-frontend patterns You’ve worked with personalization or recommendation APIs on resource‑constrained devices Docker and CI/CD tooling (Jenkins or similar) You share AI tools and workflows that save the team time You care about UX enough to push back on Product and Design when something isn’t right You say "I don't know" when you don't know You’ve worked across time zones without waiting for meetings to unblock you WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE You open a 200-file BrightScript repo you’ve never seen and start making changes the same day Other engineers read your code and understand it without a walkthrough You notice a memory spike on a Roku Express before QA files a ticket. You fix it and write up what happened You track Roku OS releases and adopt new APIs when they solve a real problem, not because they’re new You write architecture docs, component guides, and Slack explanations that save ten people from asking the same question You push back when a plan has gaps. You suggest a better one You treat the build pipeline, test coverage, and error monitoring like product features You make the people around you better at their jobs Paramount is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. #LI-VA1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $130,200.00 - 195,300.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible. What We Offer Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: Generous paid time off. An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams. Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events. Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace. Explore life at Paramount: Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on‑screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr