Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Services

Roku is changing how the world watches TV and is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to join its backend and data team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, distributed systems, and big data technologies, and a passion for solving complex problems and delivering robust solutions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with significant time in technical leadership roles
• Proven expertise in building scalable, distributed, and streaming solutions in production environments
• Expert-level proficiency in Java or Scala required; Python experience is a strong plus
• Strong expertise in distributed systems architecture, microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Deep understanding of streaming technologies (Kafka, Redpanda, or similar
• Advanced knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL), vector databases (eg, Milvus), caching strategies, and data modeling at scale
• Track record of leading complex technical projects from conception to production in high-scale environments
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence technical decisions across teams and organizations
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) at enterprise scale
• Extensive experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with search technologies (Elasticsearch, Solr, etc) or recommendation systems

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Equity awards
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Wellness benefits
• Paid time off