Senior Software Engineer - Data and Backend Services at Roku

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 Advertising Engineering is a group of highly skilled technologists building innovative platform products and services that enable over 100M+ users and streaming devices. We connect users to the streaming content they love and empower publishers to build and monetize large audiences. Our work spans a range of critical services that power the Roku advertising ecosystem, including marketing, sales, backend operations, campaign management, and revenue reconciliation. Within this, the Ads Customer Interfaces team develops full-stack web applications with UI, services, and data layers that provide a unified interface to Roku’s suite of advertising products. Our mission is to deliver a best-in-class user experience for internal and external advertising products, simplifying tasks while delighting users. About the role We are seeking a Python backend and Data Engineer, and this role sits at the heart of Roku’s advertising business. The systems you build directly impact revenue execution, campaign quality, operational efficiency, and advertiser experience. You’ll have the opportunity to influence architecture, product direction, and engineering culture while working on problems at real scale. What you’ll be doing • Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend and data services supporting advertising platforms • Build scalable APIs and services that support both internal advertising workflows and external customer-facing needs • Develop and maintain data pipelines (batch and near-real-time) for ingestion, transformation, and enrichment • Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across distributed systems • Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and downstream consumers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions • Design services that support analytics, reporting, automation, and machine learning use cases • Improve system architecture for scalability, fault tolerance, and operational excellence • Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability for data and backend services • Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and on-call rotations • Support GenAI-powered services and Agentic AI workflows by enabling reliable data access and orchestration Required Qualifications Requirements • 8+ years of software development experience, with strong hands-on experience in Python • Experience building backend services and APIs in Python • Strong understanding of data modeling, data processing, and distributed systems • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, data stores, and schema design • Experience building or supporting data pipelines (ETL/ELT, batch, streaming, or hybrid) • Familiarity with asynchronous processing, messaging systems, and event-driven architectures • Experience operating production systems with high reliability and scale • Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments • Familiarity with analytics, reporting, and measurement systems • Exposure to machine learning pipelines, feature stores, or AI/GenAI systems • Experience with cloud-native platforms and infrastructure • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills 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). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see link] 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see contact].