Technical Operations Engineer

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
News + Entertainment
The Role
Monitor and triage Roku Channel platform issues (ad delivery, CDN, live feeds); prioritize and escalate incidents to engineering; collaborate with cross-functional teams; perform troubleshooting and some data analysis; support ad services and advertising operations; provide launch and high-visibility operational support, often during off-hours.
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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

At Roku, the Technical Operations team is the platform's first line of defense — a global, around-the-clock organization responsible for the health and stability of the Roku Channel and the systems that power it. With engineers across the US, Canada, Mexico, and India, TechOps monitors ad delivery, CDN  infrastructure, live feeds, and content pipelines 24/7, triaging and resolving issues before they reach viewers. The team sits at the intersection of Engineering, Content Operations, Live Operations, and Advertising — owning escalation paths, SLA frameworks, and high-visibility launch support.

Beyond incident response, TechOps invests in automation and tooling to reduce toil and scale with the platform. As Roku's ecosystem grows, we're building smarter operations to match. The platform never sleeps, and neither do we!


About the role

Roku pioneered TV streaming and continues to innovate and lead the industry. The Roku Channel has us well-positioned to help shape the future of streaming. Continued success relies on investing in our internal financial controls and processes. 

Roku is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer as part of the Technical Operations Department responsible for the end-user experience of the Roku platform, including TRC (The Roku Channel).  You will be working as part of our Global Technical Operations team with the unique opportunity to interact with many different aspects of Roku including, live Operations, advertising operations, Editorial, Engineering, and Customer support.  For this role, we are seeking someone with a good understanding of the AdTech space.  You will support, troubleshoot, and triage issues relating to advertising on the Roku platform.  An understanding of Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) is desirable

What you’ll be doing
  • Prioritize issues for engineering to resolve and facilitating communication to operational and business stakeholders
  • Work with the broader technical operations team to support Roku infrastructure including Ad services
  • Work with cross-functional teams to resolve day-to-day issues, some data analysis work will be needed
We’re excited if you have
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant technical experience in video or related technology disciplines
  • Fluent in English
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues and work with engineering and business owners
  • Resolve problems independently and follow documented escalation procedures
  • Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Interface with internal and external customers in a polite, positive, and professional manner.
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, methodical and committed to driving quality forward
  • Familiar with the Entertainment industry (or being a fan of movie/TV)
  • Knowledge of consumer product and user interfaces and networking functionality is a plus
  • Willing to work flexible hours including nights and/or Weekends
  • Bachelor Degree or relevant work experience required


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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

  • Bachelor Degree or relevant work experience
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues and work with engineering and business owners
  • Resolve problems independently and follow documented escalation procedures
  • Willing to work flexible hours including nights and/or Weekends
  • Fluent in English
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant technical experience in video or related technology disciplines
  • Good understanding of the AdTech space
  • Understanding of Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI)
  • Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
  • Interface with internal and external customers in a polite, positive, and professional manner
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, methodical and committed to driving quality forward
  • Familiar with the Entertainment industry or be a fan of movie/TV
  • Knowledge of consumer product and user interfaces and networking functionality

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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