Sr. Partner Engineer

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San Jose, CA, USA
In-Office
208K-221K Annually
Senior level
News + Entertainment
The Role
Serve as the primary technical contact for key content partners to onboard, develop, certify, and support Roku video apps. Provide development guidance using the Roku SDK and streaming standards, troubleshoot issues, coordinate with QA and internal teams, advocate partner needs, and support ongoing updates and feature integrations to meet platform and performance standards.
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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 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.

About 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.
What you'll be doing
  • 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
We're excited if you have
  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in HTML5, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript
  • Experience developing in C++ with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on work
  • 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
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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). 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].


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 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

  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in HTML5, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript
  • Experience developing in C++ with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on work
  • 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
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • Familiarity with Linux-based development environments

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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