About the Team
The Ads Analytics team plays a critical role in Roku’s Advertising organization, leading measurement and analytics initiatives that power decision-making across the advertising ecosystem. We develop and manage products that deliver actionable insights for advertisers while meeting the operational and analytical needs of internal business teams.
We work closely with Product Managers, Ad Sales, Ad Operations, Data Science, and multiple other software teams within the Advertising Engineering organization to deliver high-impact solutions. Looking ahead, we are exploring AI-driven measurement capabilities to further enhance the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and strengthen internal analytics.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in API Development using Spring Boot and knowledge of Apache Spark-based Big Data pipelines using Airflow. This hybrid position bridges software engineering and data engineering, requiring the ability to design, build, and maintain scalable systems for both application development and large-scale data processing. You will collaborate with business and engineering teams to ensure high quality standards and overall project delivery success.
What You’ll Be Doing
Software Development
* Design and build APIs and backend services using Spring Boot to support data products and analytics workflows.
* Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code and tests, ensuring adherence to best practices through code reviews.
Big Data Engineering
* Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows using Apache Spark and Apache Airflow.
* Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
* Develop and fine‑tune complex queries and analytics solutions using Druid, Trino, and StarRocks for large-scale datasets.
* Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data systems to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
Collaboration & Mentorship
* Partner with data scientists, software engineers, and other teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices in software and data engineering.
Qualifications
* 8+ years of experience in software and/or data engineering with expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Apache Airflow.
* Expertise with at least one of the following: Apache Druid, StarRocks, or Trino.
* Strong understanding of SOLID principles and distributed systems architecture.
* Proven experience in distributed data processing, data warehousing, and real-time data pipelines.
* Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Scala.
* Advanced SQL skills, with expertise in query optimization for large datasets.
* Expertise in data modeling, schema design, and data visualization tools.
* Experience building highly scalable, low-latency APIs.
* Exceptional problem‑solving abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively as needed.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
* Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
* Experience in AdTech, advertising data platforms, and campaign measurement.
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g., Terraform).
* Experience with building Agentic AI systems to automate decision‑making and enhance analytics workflows.
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Work Arrangement
Roku adopts a hybrid work model. Teams typically work in the office Monday through Thursday, with Fridays flexible for remote work, except for roles that require in‑office presence five days a week.
Benefits
Roku offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options such as 401(k). Benefits may also provide mental health and financial wellness support. Details vary by location; consult your recruiter for specifics.
Accommodations
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law. If you need accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please contact EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.
#J-18808-Ljbffr