Tubi · 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, OTT
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$186K/yr - $266K/yr
4+ years expTubi is a free streaming service that entertains over 100 million monthly active users. As a Senior Software Engineer at Tubi, you will be a key technical contributor in delivering a best-in-class streaming experience for millions of viewers on the Roku platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, performant features for the Tubi Roku app using BrightScript and SceneGraph
Contribute to architectural decisions and technical design reviews, ensuring scalability and maintainability of the codebase
Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
Collaborate with Product Management and Design to translate business requirements into robust technical implementations
Participate in establishing and maintaining best practices for Roku development, code quality, and testing standards
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and platform-specific challenges
Stay current with Roku platform updates, industry trends, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing across the engineering organization
Leverage AI-powered tools and automation solutions to improve development efficiency, simplify debugging, and optimize workflows
Qualification
Required
4-6 years of Roku development experience, with strong expertise in BrightScript, SceneGraph, and Roku-specific frameworks and tools
Proven track record of designing and implementing complex, scalable features on the Roku platform
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues across the full stack
Experience with video streaming technologies, performance optimization, and memory management on resource-constrained devices
Familiarity with Roku UI/UX guidelines and experience balancing design fidelity with platform constraints
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Experience working directly with Roku as a partner or in a Roku-certified development environment
Experience or strong interest in using AI-assisted development tools
Knowledge of other streaming platforms (Apple TV, Fire TV, etc.) and cross-platform development considerations
Understanding of video encoding, adaptive bitrate streaming, and content delivery networks
Hands-on experience with performance profiling, crash analysis, and telemetry integration for Roku apps
Exposure to large-scale data-driven iteration cycles (A/B testing, feature flagging, experiment analysis) in streaming apps
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Long-term incentive plan
Medical/dental/vision
Insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Flexible Time off Policy
Generous Parental Leave Program
Monthly wellness reimbursement
Company
Tubi
Tubi is the world’s largest ad-supported video on demand (VOD) service. Available on Connected TV devices, Mobile, and the Web.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28MKey Investors
Jump Capital
2020-03-17Acquired
2019-12-23Series D
2017-07-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Anjali Sud
CEO
Sameer Balgi
Chief Financial Officer
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