Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure

San Jose, CA
28 day(s) ago
Job Overview
Company Roku
Job Type Full-time
Job Level mid-senior
Category Engineering and Information Technology
Pay 280,000 - 380,000
Currency USD
Pay Cycleyearly
Posted 2026-08-01
Last Seen 28 day(s) ago

Job Description

Teamwork makes the stream work.   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.   About the Team Our DevOps/SRE team runs an active-active multi-cloud platform on AWS and GCP to keep business‑critical systems highly available secure and fast at internet scale. We focus on reliability and automation engineering systems that perform under stress and continuously improve. We are engineers who own outcomes end‑to‑end—managing priorities communicating clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders and delivering impact across the organization. If you thrive on architecting at scale automating everything you can and turning complex infrastructure into reliable well‑documented systems you’ll feel right at home here.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced DevOps/SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate

will have a strong background in DevOps practices cloud infrastructure management automation and team leadership skills. If you have a consistent track record of architecting and building large-scale systems enjoy solving intriguing system challenges at internet-scale if you are innovative at heart and have a great balance of skills in learning organizing building and enjoy making an impact this role might be a great fit for you! For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $280000 - $380000 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.

What you’ll be doing

You will design implement and maintain an active-active multi-cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP supporting business-critical systems ensuring high availability and performance with automation delivering systems that stays reliable and performs under stress Collaborate with your peers through code-reviews ensuring best practices and aligning on technical standards to deliver consistent high-quality solutions Collaborate with security teams to ensure the integrity and security of infrastructure and applications including implementing security best practices and compliance standards Manage individual project priorities deadlines and deliverables by leveraging agile methodologies and maintaining clear communication channels Lead incident response efforts by triaging issues effectively collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to resolve them promptly and minimize downtime Implement effective incident management processes and post-incident reviews Identify performance bottlenecks through detailed monitoring and profiling and optimize system resources by fine tuning configurations scaling infrastructure and addressing latency issues Drive continuous improvement initiatives by automating repetitive tasks refining workflows and proactively addressing technical debt within the team while driving enhancements across the organization Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems processes and procedures while fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and contribute to the collective learning of the team Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation and be available to work with global teams in the event of critical outages   We’re excited if you have   8+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE roles BS Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent Experience with a number of the following Kubernetes Docker Service Mesh such as Istio Envoy Linkerd Solo & ECS Experience in cloud-focused software development preferably in Go Python or other object-oriented programming languages Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform Ansible or CloudFormation Experience with CI/CD automation including Gitlab pipelines and other related tools Solid understanding of networking security and compliance principles including the intricacies of multi-tenant architecture and secure network configuration in cloud environments Strong understanding of distributed systems microservices architecture and cloud-native technologies Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS GCP or Azure Proven track record of implementing scalable high-performance infrastructure solutions in a fast-paced dynamic environments Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical project stakeholders with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment The drive and self-motivation to understand the intricate details of a complex infrastructure environment Certifications in relevant technologies such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are preferred   Our Hybrid Work Approach Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.

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). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance 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 EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.   The Roku 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. By providing your information you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles that you have read Roku's Applicant

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