Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
The Partner Management team's mission is to guide our content partners to imagine, develop, and publish best in class video apps and experiences. As the main point of contact for platform, product and technical topics, we partner closely with content publishers, 3rd party developers, and cross-functional teams within Roku, including Content Acquisition, Partner Growth, Payments, Advertising, Partner Initiatives, Product and Engineering. In addition to facilitating onboarding and channel launches across the world, we help partners build channels that delight customers while ensuring compliance to Roku's platform and business requirements.
What is the role?Roku is seeking a Senior Partner Engineer to collaborate with high-profile content partners and bring their streaming experiences to the Roku platform. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical point of contact for key content publishers, guiding them through the full application lifecycle — from defining how their content and brand appear within the Roku ecosystem, through development and certification, to post-launch support and ongoing updates. You will leverage deep expertise in the Roku SDK, video streaming technologies, application performance, and security to enable partner success while coordinating closely with internal engineering and business development teams. This position requires a strong software development foundation paired with the interpersonal skills to represent Roku in regular partner meetings and to advocate for partner needs across the organization. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of engineering and relationship management, balancing technical problem-solving with clear communication and strategic prioritization to drive mutual business value.
For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $208,100 - $220,800 annually.
Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.
This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
How will I use AI at Roku?At Roku, we don't just use AI, we work with it. AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability. We're looking for curious, adaptable builders who can show how they've used AI or automation to move faster, raise the bar, and scale their impact.
We value your AI skills if have built fluency across the agentic engineering toolchain — coding harnesses like Claude Code or Cursor, MCP servers, custom skills, or agent frameworks. And you can describe projects where you shipped real work with these tools. You know how to drive an agent, verify its output, and ramp on an unfamiliar codebase with an agent helping you.
What are the responsibilities of the role?- Managing technical relationships with key content partners from initial onboarding through post-launch support
- Advising partners on how to present their content and brand within the Roku platform
- Providing development support using knowledge of the Roku SDK, video streaming protocols, and application best practices
- Guiding partners through the application submission and certification process in collaboration with the Roku QA team
- Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that arise during development or after channel publication
- Representing Roku in regular partner meetings to maintain productive working relationships
- Advocating for partner needs and priorities with internal engineering, product, and business development teams
- Supporting partners in planning and developing application updates and new feature integrations
- Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure partner applications meet Roku platform and performance standards
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Proficiency in HTML5, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript
- 3+ years of hands-on experience developing in C++
- Familiarity with video streaming standards such as HLS and DASH
- Experience programming in both managed and native software frameworks
- Knowledge of OpenGL or the mobile gaming ecosystem
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
- A track record of building productive technical relationships with external partners or developers
- Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Familiarity with Linux-based development environments
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days' a week attendance.
What are some of the benefits?
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
Accommodations
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].
What should I know about Roku's culture?
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.
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