Sr. Software Engineer, Python Automation 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 Roku pioneered TV streaming and continues to lead, innovate and shape the future of streaming. You will be part of a high-performance engineering team responsible for The Roku Channel (TRC), the fastest growing FAST (Free-Ad-Supported-TV) streaming service in US and Mexico. About the role You will be responsible for driving the test automation for The Roku Channel streaming apps, features and services on multiple platforms to improve product quality, increase team productivity and enhancing a culture of continuous quality improvement throughout the software development lifecycle. You will be a self-starter, have endless curiosity, ability to think big along with a bias for action for fast paced, high-quality execution. What you’ll be doing • You will be part of the core QA engineering team with a significant ownership to drive automation for The Roku Channel app on multiple platforms like FireTV, GoogleTV, Samsung, Web etc. • Use AI tools to simplify overall product testing process. • Utilize and integrate automated test tools, frameworks, systems, and libraries throughout the product lifecycle. • Build test plans, write automation tests, analyze/troubleshoot failures, track defects, drive resolution, verify fixes and communicate results to stakeholders. • Build and enhance the automation lab setup. • Collaborate with multiple cross functional teams like product, UX and engineering to build delightful streaming experiences, fine tune quality of experience, investigate and remediate potential E2E application and streaming quality problems. We’re excited if you have • Strong problem solving and analytical abilities, ability to troubleshoot, identify and resolve defects. • 7+ Years in a Software Engineering or Test Automation role working on large scale web applications on cloud platforms using REST APIs. • Experience with video streaming domain and technologies like DASH, HLS, MPEG-4, WideVine, FairPlay. • Strong programming skills in one or more of JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, Go. • Very good understanding of core CS concepts including operating systems, algorithms, data structures, database and frontend/Web fundamentals including HTML5, CSS. • Solid experience with one or more automation frameworks like Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber, Appium, JUnit etc. • Passion for using AI for test automation to dramatically increase execution velocity and improve product quality. • Familiarity with TDD/BDD paradigms, AI for QA automation. • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent; Master's degree preferred. 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].