Software Engineer, Regional TV Software (C/C++)

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Junior
News + Entertainment
The Role
Develop and maintain regional TV platform software for Europe and Australia. Collaborate with SoC vendors, support certification (ETV, BBC, DTG), port software to regional standards like HbbTV, and implement new features. Primarily develop in C++ (with C, Python, and JavaScript as needed), troubleshoot across the stack, and leverage AI coding assistants to increase development velocity.
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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 the Team  

The International TV Software team at Roku develops and delivers software for television platforms across international markets, with a focus on Europe and Australia. The team works closely with SOC partners to bring new TV products to market, develops software to meet regional broadcast standards, and supports certification with organizations such as ETV, the BBC, and DTG. The team operates across both new platform development and common software development projects, contributing to greenfield features as well as the ongoing evolution of Roku’s international TV software ecosystem. It is a collaborative, cross-functional team that values engineers who are curious, adaptable, and motivated to understand the full breadth of the systems they work on. 

About the Role  

As a Software Engineer on the Regional TV Software team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of software for regional TV platforms, working on both new TV platform projects and new software development projects. You will collaborate with SOC vendors, support certification processes with UK and European broadcast organizations, and help define and build new software features. This is a great opportunity for an engineer early in their career who is curious, collaborative, and motivated to grow across multiple areas of a complex software system. 

What You'll Be Doing 

  • Developing and maintaining software for regional TV platforms, with a focus on markets in Europe and Australia 
  • Collaborating with SOC vendors to support new TV projects and resolving Roku-specific technical issues 
  • Supporting certification processes with organisations such as ETV, the BBC, and DTG 
  • Contributing to new software projects, including requirements definition, software design, and implementation 
  • Developing primarily in C++, with contributions in C, Python and Javascript as-needed 
  • Porting and adapting software to meet regional standards and specifications, including HbbTV 
  • Troubleshooting technical issues across the software stack and working cross-functionally to resolve them 
  • Participating in greenfield feature development as part of new TV platform launches 
  • Leveraging AI coding assistants and agentic tools to enhance development velocity and code quality 

We're Excited If You Have 

  • 1-3 years of experience with C and/or C++ in a commercial environment 
  • Familiarity with Python 
  • An interest in or exposure to embedded systems or low-level software development 
  • Advanced AI fluency: You default to AI before writing code manually, stay current with coding assistants and agentic tools, proactively share prompt patterns and discoveries with your team 
  • A systems-level mindset — curiosity about how different parts of a system interact and a desire to learn broadly 
  • Exposure to Linux environments (a plus, but not required) 
  • Familiarity with HTML or browser-based development (a plus, but not required) 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to working through technical challenges 
What's Roku's approach to hybrid working?

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.

By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's Applicant Privacy Notice, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Commercial experience with C and/or C++ (1-3 years)
  • Proficiency developing primarily in C++
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach
  • Familiarity with Python
  • Interest in or exposure to embedded systems or low-level software development
  • Advanced AI fluency with coding assistants and agentic tools
  • Exposure to Linux environments
  • Familiarity with HTML or browser-based development
  • Experience or willingness to support regional broadcast certification processes and porting to standards (e.g., HbbTV)
  • Ability to collaborate with SoC vendors and cross-functional teams

Roku Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roku and has not been reviewed or approved by Roku.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is positioned as competitive across many roles, with frequent emphasis on strong base and total compensation relative to market expectations. Fair-pay perception appears comparatively stronger than overall satisfaction with the broader rewards package.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is framed as a standout, with sizable employer premium contributions that can reduce employee premiums significantly depending on plan choice. Preventive care and mental-health support are also described as part of the core offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are presented as broad, including paid holidays, PTO, and multiple leave categories such as bereavement and family-related leave. Self-managed or “unlimited” PTO is also described for many salaried roles, supporting flexibility in taking time off.

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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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