Roku Engineer

Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)

Job Summary

Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications. Analyzes, tests and assists with the integration of new applications. Documents all development activity. Assists with training non-technical personnel. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Description

The Technology + Product organization works at the intersection of media and technology and our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience.

About the Role:

As a Roku Engineer on the PlayerPlatform team, you'll be at the forefront of streaming technology, developing client-side libraries used by millions of viewers to stream content on their Roku devices. You'll be joining one of the largest streaming platforms in the world, powering the video experience that brings entertainment into homes across America. Our Player Platform SDK is the beating heart of the Xfinity TV experience on Roku, integrating cutting-edge video streaming, content protection, advertising, and analytics services into a seamless viewing experience for our customers.

Who does the Roku Engineer work with?

You'll collaborate with an elite team of industry experts who are pushing the boundaries of streaming technology. Working alongside software architects, Roku specialists, data scientists, and video streaming technologists, you'll be part of an innovative ecosystem that's redefining how millions of people consume entertainment. Your small, agile scrum team will give you the opportunity to make a massive impact while working with some of the brightest minds in streaming technology.

What are some exciting problems you'll be working on?

As a Roku Engineer, you'll tackle challenges at a scale few developers ever experience. Your code will power entertainment experiences on millions of Roku devices nationwide! You'll solve complex streaming challenges, optimize video delivery, and create features that viewers interact with daily.

Imagine the thrill of seeing your work in action during the Super Bowl, when millions of concurrent viewers are streaming through your code! You'll be part of the team ensuring flawless playback during peak viewing events that bring the nation together. Your contributions will help shape the future of how Americans watch television in the streaming era.

What You’ll Do:

• Creating high-performance BrightScript components that deliver buffer-free streaming to millions
• Building innovative solutions for one of the nation's largest streaming platforms
• Optimizing video rendering to provide crystal-clear 4K HDR experiences
• Implementing sophisticated features that seamlessly blend live TV, on-demand content, and DVR functionality
• Collaborating on next-generation streaming technologies that will define the industry's future
• Troubleshooting complex streaming challenges in a high-visibility, high-impact environment

Skills & Experience We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years Roku application development experience
• 4+ years software development experience
• Demonstrated success shipping production apps on the Roku Channel Store
• Strong BrightScript programming expertise and passion for clean, efficient code
• Deep understanding of Roku SceneGraph framework and streaming media concepts
• Up-to-date knowledge of Roku OS capabilities and optimization techniques
• Hands-on experience with DASH video implementation and streaming protocols
• Agile development experience in fast-paced environments
• Problem-solving prowess and ability to diagnose complex streaming issues
• Strong plus: Experience building custom video players or working with adaptive streaming technologies

Join us in revolutionizing how millions of viewers experience television every day!

About Our Perks & Benefits:

We are determined to create an environment where our employees feel valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated.

Here's a look at just some of the perks and benefits we make available to our US-based employees:

• Medical & Dental
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more, Comcast supports you at all life stages.
• Courtesy Services - We offer all full-time employees in serviceable areas free digital TV and internet.
• Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and onsite hotel rooms.

Learn more at https://jobs.comcast.com/benefits

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Job Profile: Engineer 3, Software Development & Engineering

Skills

Agile Methodology, BrightScript, Roku (Inactive), Software Development, Video Streaming

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: $112,564.64 - $168,846.96

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.    Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.  Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.  We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most.  That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.