Roku · 2 weeks ago
Partner Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$135K/yr - $153K/yr
3+ years expRoku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, focused on connecting consumers to content and enabling content publishers. The Partner Engineer will work closely with leading content providers to support their application development on the Roku platform, providing technical guidance and fostering strong professional relationships.
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Hiring Manager
Fieby Abdelmessih
Responsibilities
Support key partners throughout their application development lifecycle on the Roku platform, from design and integration through launch and updates
Act as a technical liaison, helping partners understand Roku’s SDKs, tools, and best practices
Work closely with Roku engineering, product, and partner management teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
Provide clear technical guidance on application architecture, streaming standards, and performance optimization
Assist with certification and testing processes, ensuring high-quality and compliant applications
Contribute feedback to improve Roku SDKs, documentation, and developer experience
Build strong professional relationships with partner engineering and product teams, representing Roku with professionalism and technical expertise
This role combines technical problem-solving with communication and relationship management. You will gain exposure to senior engineers and executives while learning how to influence partner roadmaps and contribute to Roku’s growing ecosystem
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of software development experience
Proficiency in C++ or a similar programming language; experience with other system-level or application development languages (e.g., Java, Objective-C, Go) is a plus
Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: video streaming protocols (HLS, DASH, Smooth Streaming), APIs (REST/GraphQL), or embedded systems
Familiarity with Linux, Git, and common development workflows
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to communicate solutions clearly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience working across technical and non-technical teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Preferred
Exposure to OpenGL, graphics frameworks, or embedded development
Benefits
Health insurance
Equity awards
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Wellness benefits
Paid time off
Global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources
Statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension)
Company
Roku
Roku develops video streaming devices that provide users access to Internet-streamed video or audio services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (120)
2024 (166)
2023 (81)
2022 (279)
2021 (195)
2020 (107)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$212.01MKey Investors
News CorpFidelityGlobespan Capital Partners
2017-09-28IPO
2015-11-09Series H· $45.5M
2015-11-01Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Preston Smalley
VP of Viewer Product
T
Thomas Dodson
Vice President of Platform Operations
Recent News
2026-01-08
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