Senior Software Engineer - Data Products

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<div class="content-intro"><h2 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #662d91;">Teamwork makes the stream work.</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Roku is changing how the world watches TV</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><h3 data-renderer-start-pos="51">What does the team work on?</h3> <p data-renderer-start-pos="68">The Data Insights team plays a critical role in Roku’s Advertising organization, leading measurement and analytics initiatives that power decision-making across the advertising ecosystem. We develop and manage products that deliver actionable insights for advertisers while meeting the operational and analytical needs of internal teams.We work closely with Product Managers, Data Science, Ad Sales, Ads Operations, and multiple groups within Advertising Engineering to deliver high-impact solutions. Looking ahead, we are exploring AI-driven measurement capabilities to further enhance the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and strengthen internal analytics.&nbsp;</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="68">&nbsp;</p> <h3 data-renderer-start-pos="744">What is the role?</h3> <p data-renderer-start-pos="761">We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in big data technologies, including Apache Spark and Apache Airflow. This hybrid position bridges software engineering and data engineering, requiring the ability to design, build, and maintain scalable systems for both application development and large-scale data processing.In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and manage robust, production-grade data products that power critical analytics and measurement capabilities. You will work with technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Trino, Druid, Spring Boot, StarRocks, and Looker to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-motivated professional with a strong track record in building high-scale data services and a dedication to delivering exceptional results.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="761">&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">How will I use AI&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">at</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">&nbsp;Roku?</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}">&nbsp;</span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="none">At Roku, we&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">We value</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> curious, adaptable builders who can show how&nbsp;they’ve&nbsp;used AI, agents, or automation to move faster, improve quality, and scale their impact. Strong candidates know how to frame problems, guide AI-assisted work, check the output, and learn quickly.&nbsp;Above all, they&nbsp;bring curiosity, adaptability, and sound judgment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 data-renderer-start-pos="1657">What are the responsibilities of the role?</h3> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1680">Software Development&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1705">Design and build APIs and backend services using Spring Boot to support data products and analytics workflows.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1822">Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, ensuring adherence to best practices through code reviews.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1932">Big Data Engineering&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1957">Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows using Apache Spark and Apache Airflow.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2065">Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2181">Develop and fine-tune complex queries and analytics solutions using Druid, Trino, and StarRocks for large-scale datasets.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2309">Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data systems to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2407">Collaboration &amp; Mentorship&nbsp;</p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2438">Partner with data scientists, software engineers, and other teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="2557">Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior e