Roku · 1 week ago
Software Engineer Intern
San Jose, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$34/hr - $66/hr
Start in 2026 SummerRoku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., changing how the world watches TV. They are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to contribute to a scoped, production-grade project, working alongside senior engineers to solve complex engineering problems.
AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsConsumer ElectronicsDigital EntertainmentDigital MediaHardwareMedia and EntertainmentSoftwareVideo Streaming
Hiring Manager
Milan Sands
Responsibilities
Own a scoped project end-to-end: design, implement, test, and ship
Define, agree, and track KPIs that measure technical and business impact
Collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and partner teams to deliver outcomes
Share learnings broadly—write, demo, and document insights to level-up others
Leverage modern tech including innovative AI applications where relevant to your project
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a MS preferred in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
Previous development internship experience
Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, OOD, and systems design
Practical experience with one or more languages: C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust
Familiarity with web technologies (HTML/CSS, React, Angular, Node.js) and modern systems/tooling (Linux, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
Awareness of or experience with generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI API) for enhancing development productivity
Familiarity with one or more machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, Tensorflow Lite, TensorflowMicro, PyTorch, or scikit-learn through coursework or personal projects
Exposure to Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Machine Learning, SDK/API design, and integration testing
Comfort with Agile and collaborative tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitHub)
A builder's mindset—creative, resilient, and proactive with a bias to ship
Demonstrated 'real world' impact: shipped projects, prior internships, notable contributions (e.g., opensource, publications)
Benefits
Health insurance
Equity awards
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Wellness benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
Life
Accident
Disability
Commuter
Retirement options (401(k)/pension)
Company
Roku
Roku develops video streaming devices that provide users access to Internet-streamed video or audio services.
Founded in 2002
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Roku has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving 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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