We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Android for the Roku Mobile App team. This role focuses on building intuitive, reliable, and highly performant Android experiences that allow customers to monitor and control Roku streaming devices from TVs, players, and beyond.
About The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Roku Mobile App team, you will shape the future of how millions of users interact with their Roku Streaming Devices. You’ll work on a modern tech stack that includes Kotlin, Compose, and the latest Google frameworks. You’ll collaborate closely with design, product, and cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver innovative features, improve performance, and enhance seamless smart‑home interactions.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Design and build advanced applications and features for the Android platform.
* Integrate with cloud APIs and local device communication protocols to control smart devices.
* Write and maintain tests using frameworks such as JUnit and Espresso.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features for mobile devices, optimizing for touch experiences; write well‑designed, testable, and efficient code.
* Debug, profile, and optimize app performance across a range of Android devices.
* Participate in design and code reviews, helping elevate code quality across the team.
* Stay up to date with Android platform capabilities, tools, and libraries, and propose how we can leverage them.
* Contribute to roadmap planning, technical design, and release delivery.
We’re Excited If You Have
* Professional Android development experience, ideally with Kotlin and/or Compose.
* Strong experience shipping and maintaining production apps in the Play Store.
* Proficiency in using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) and experience with prompt engineering.
* Experience working with IoT or networked device interactions is a big plus.
* Familiarity with BLE, websockets, or MQTT protocols is a bonus.
* Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams in agile environments.
* Proficient in the Android development toolset.
* Strong understanding of Android architecture, UI/UX patterns, and app lifecycle.
* Excellent communication and debugging skills.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s/PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku works in a hybrid model: teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work, except for roles that require in‑office presence or for offices with a five‑day in‑office policy.
Benefits
Benefits are tailored to support employees and families and include health, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, commuter, retirement plans (401(k)), and other statutory and voluntary benefits. Some benefits may not be available in all locations; consult your recruiter for details specific to your location.
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 EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
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