About the job
Collaboration Fuels Innovation at Roku.
Join Roku, a Leader in Television Streaming Technology
Roku is the premier TV streaming platform across the U. S., Canada, and Mexico, with a vision to enhance every television worldwide. We were the pioneers in streaming technology, and our goal is to serve as the central hub for the entire TV ecosystem. We connect viewers to their favorite content, empower content creators to reach vast audiences, and offer advertisers unmatched engagement opportunities.
From day one at Roku, your contributions will be impactful and recognized. As a rapidly growing public company, we ensure that every team member plays an essential role. You will have the chance to enrich the experience of millions of TV viewers globally while acquiring valuable expertise across various fields.
About the Team
The UI Systems team at Roku is responsible for developing high-performance engines and foundational graphics infrastructure that power millions of devices. We manage the low-level C++ frameworks, rendering pipelines, and system architectures that facilitate seamless navigation and dynamic animations. Our work sits at the intersection of hardware and software, where we optimize graphics rendering, memory management, and layout engines to deliver a consistently fast experience across our device range. We foster a collaborative, high-trust environment, working closely with firmware and silicon teams to push the limits of embedded hardware capabilities.
About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in architecting the core systems that enhance Roku's user experience. You will design and develop performance-critical code within our UI engine, focusing on graphics primitives, memory efficiency, and hardware acceleration. This position involves addressing complex systems-level challenges, including optimizing frame rates on resource-constrained hardware and creating robust APIs for higher-level frameworks. This role is perfect for engineers passionate about low-level systems programming, with a keen interest in performance metrics and a desire to innovate the future of television.
Your Responsibilities
- Architect and optimize core C++ UI frameworks for Roku devices.

