Roku · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer, Tableau
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $275K/yr
8+ years expRoku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, on a mission to connect the entire TV ecosystem. The Senior Software Engineer for Tableau will own and evolve the Tableau Cloud environment, ensuring it scales with Roku’s growth and supports data-driven decision-making across the company.
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Responsibilities
Own the Tableau Cloud platform across configuration, architecture, and connectivity to backend systems on AWS and GCP
Design and implement high-performing dashboards and reports, using best practices for usability, scalability, and maintainability
Optimize Tableau data extracts, live connections, and refresh strategies to support large and complex datasets
Configure and operate Tableau Bridge for secure hybrid connectivity to on-prem and VPC-hosted data sources
Troubleshoot and resolve data source, connectivity, and version compatibility issues across environments
Use the Tableau REST API and related tooling to automate administrative workflows, deployments, and monitoring
Lead Tableau environment migrations, including on-premises to Tableau Cloud and Cloud site to cloud site migrations and consolidations
Perform key Tableau administrative activities, including publishing and curating data sources, workbooks, and dashboards. Managing permissions, groups, projects, and folder structures and conducting user analysis, license reviews, and access audits
Partner with data engineering teams to align data models, warehouses, and data lakes with reporting and visualization requirements
Write and review SQL for data preparation, transformation, and performance optimization
Help define and promote BI and data visualization standards, including documentation, governance, and design guidelines
Qualification
Required
Own the Tableau Cloud platform across configuration, architecture, and connectivity to backend systems on AWS and GCP
Design and implement high-performing dashboards and reports, using best practices for usability, scalability, and maintainability
Optimize Tableau data extracts, live connections, and refresh strategies to support large and complex datasets
Configure and operate Tableau Bridge for secure hybrid connectivity to on-prem and VPC-hosted data sources
Troubleshoot and resolve data source, connectivity, and version compatibility issues across environments
Use the Tableau REST API and related tooling to automate administrative workflows, deployments, and monitoring
Lead Tableau environment migrations, including on-premises to Tableau Cloud and Cloud site to cloud site migrations and consolidations
Perform key Tableau administrative activities, including publishing and curating data sources, workbooks, and dashboards. Managing permissions, groups, projects, and folder structures and conducting user analysis, license reviews, and access audits
Partner with data engineering teams to align data models, warehouses, and data lakes with reporting and visualization requirements
Write and review SQL for data preparation, transformation, and performance optimization
Help define and promote BI and data visualization standards, including documentation, governance, and design guidelines
Preferred
Typically, 8 years or more of experience in BI, data engineering, or data visualization roles, including significant hands-on ownership of Tableau environments
Certification as a Tableau Consultant or Architect
Deep expertise with Tableau Cloud, including configuration, performance tuning, and content governance at scale
Strong experience working with large datasets and big data technologies, ideally in a GCP environment
Familiarity with common database and query technologies such as Trino connector, MySQL and cloud-based data warehouses/data lakes
Proven track record in performance tuning for Tableau dashboards, workbooks, and underlying queries
Strong knowledge of Tableau extracts, scheduling, and optimization strategies
Hands-on experience with Tableau Bridge for hybrid connectivity scenarios
Experience using the Tableau REST API or similar APIs for automation, monitoring, and administrative tasks
Demonstrated experience with Tableau content publishing and lifecycle management. User, group, and permission management, access reviews and audit support
Strong skills in dashboard and report design, with an understanding of UX, accessibility, and visual best practices
Good understanding of data modelling for analytics, and familiarity with data warehouse and data lake architectures
Advanced SQL skills for data preparation, transformation, and validation
Clear communication skills and the ability to work closely with engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders
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.
1001-5000 employees
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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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