Software Engineer Intern, Embedded

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
In-Office
Internship
News + Entertainment
The Role
As an Embedded Software Engineer Intern, you will work on a project to enhance Roku's embedded stack while collaborating with engineers across various teams.
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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 this area

Embedded teams generally focus on device firmware, platform features, and integration with system‑on‑chip (SoC) components - prioritizing reliability, performance, and seamless user experiences across players and TVs.


About the role

Join one of Roku’s embedded software team as a Software Engineer Intern, where your passion for technology and creativity will drive our success. We offer a paid 12-week internship, starting in Summer 2026.

As an Embedded Software Engineer Intern, you’ll be assigned a scoped project that strengthens our embedded stack such as an incremental feature, a performance improvement, or an automation enhancement to help us ship high‑quality software across devices.


What you’ll be doing
  • Own a project in the embedded space; examples include implementing a small feature, improving memory/performance, or adding automated tests for a system module.

  • Work with C++ on Linux‑based systems; use debugging and analysis tools to reproduce, isolate, and fix issues.

  • Collaborate with engineers across firmware, platform services, and quality to ensure robust delivery.


We’re excited if you have
  • Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
  • C++ coding skills (modern C++ exp. is a major plus!)  
  • Experience of developing/debugging on Linux based embedded platforms 
  • Understanding of Linux kernel concepts, Multi-threading primitives, Linux tools, libraries and open source development 
  • Scripting skills (Python/Bash)
  • Strong problem-solving and technical communication abilities
  • Proactive mindset with passion for continuous learning and fast iteration

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 [email protected].


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.

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Top Skills

Bash
C++
Linux
Python
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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
2,724 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. We connect users to the streaming content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers. Roku streaming players and Roku TV™ models are available around the world through direct retail sales and licensing arrangements with TV OEMs and service operators.

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