Roku · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expRoku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, aiming to power every television in the world. The role involves designing and developing software for Roku's voice system, contributing to high-performance cloud solutions, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative voice technology.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop software and algorithms for Roku’s state-of-the-art voice system
Design and develop software components for high-availability and high-performance cloud solutions
End-to-end responsibility from developing a proof of concept to production
Have a strong programming background with a lot of hands-on experience in building large-scale production systems
Strong algorithmic background and like intellectual challenges and solving complex problems
Working across teams and pulling in the best talent from the organization to achieve your goals
Contribute with new ideas and evaluate multiple solutions with your peers before settling down on specific solutions
You are self-driven, willing, and able to take complete ownership of initiatives and make pragmatic technical decisions
Qualification
Required
5+ years of machine learning experience
Experience working with big data systems (Spark, EMR, S3, Airflow) and programming languages (Java or Python, or C++)
Good understanding of machine learning fundamentals like regression, classification, ranking, neural networks, and sequence models for text/speech
Hands-on experience in building challenging production systems
Strong CS fundamentals, with the ability to write algorithms with ease
Familiarity and experience deploying and maintaining machine learning models (transformer-based models in production is a plus), including identifying the right KPIs and objective functions
Experience with advanced machine learning techniques, including LLM and generative AI
Experience building in-production NLU and/or ASR systems
Bachelor's Degree required
Benefits
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)
Time off work for vacation and other personal reasons
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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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
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Thomas Dodson
Vice President of Platform Operations
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