About the job
Teamwork Makes the Stream Work.
Join Roku and Transform the Future of Television!
As the leading TV streaming platform in the U. S., Canada, and Mexico, Roku is on a mission to power every television worldwide. We revolutionized streaming for the TV, connecting viewers to their favorite content, enabling content creators to cultivate and monetize vast audiences, and offering advertisers unique engagement opportunities.
From day one, your contributions at Roku will be recognized and valued. We are a rapidly growing public company where every team member plays an integral role. Join us in creating delightful experiences for millions of TV streamers globally, while gaining significant exposure across diverse disciplines.
About the Role
Our leadership in streaming hinges on providing exceptional devices that seamlessly integrate hardware platforms with Roku OS, ensuring user-friendly, reliable, and enjoyable experiences. As we strive to change the landscape of television and streaming media worldwide, your role will focus on harnessing both hardware and software to deliver a distinctive viewing experience that turns users into enthusiastic advocates.
You will directly report to the Vice President of Software Engineering, acting as a pivotal technical contributor to Roku’s device platform strategy, emphasizing high-quality software solutions.
We are seeking a highly proficient Lead Systems Software Architect to spearhead complex implementations for Roku TVs and streaming devices, grounded in an extensive understanding of multimedia system design including video/audio pipelines, SoCs, memory, power, and thermal management. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, debugging, and optimizing the software platform across the entire system, ensuring it is efficient, secure, and scalable across various SKUs and product generations. Collaborating with ODM partners, chipset vendors, and internal software and hardware teams, you will drive products from initial concept to mass production.
The challenges we tackle are demanding, but this is what makes our work exciting. The ideal candidate is proactive, curious, and engaged, willing to dive into problem-solving and make data-driven decisions even amidst uncertainty. Our industry evolves rapidly, and your adaptability will be crucial.

