Senior Software Engineer, Data Engineering
Senior Software Engineer, Data Engineering
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Job Description
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 weve 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 youll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. Were 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 Roku Data Engineering team is dedicated to building a world-class big data platform that allows both internal and external stakeholders to use data for business growth. Working closely with business units and engineering teams we gather and analyze key metrics that inform critical decisions across new and existing initiatives. As a Senior Data Engineer you will be responsible for designing data models and creating scalable data pipelines to collect business metrics across all Roku devices.
About the role
Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. We connect users to the streaming content they love enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers. Roku streaming players and Roku TV models are available worldwide through direct retail sales and licensing agreements with TV brands and pay-TV operators. With tens of millions of players sold across many countries thousands of streaming channels and billions of hours watched on our platform building scalable highly available fault-tolerant big data platforms is essential for our success.
What youll be doing
- Build highly scalable available and fault-tolerant distributed data processing systems for both batch and streaming processing tens of terabytes of data ingested daily as well as managing a petabyte-sized data warehouse
- Develop robust data solutions and streamline diverse datasets into simplified models to promote self-service
- Develop data pipelines that ensure high quality and are resilient to low-quality data sources
- Take responsibility for data mapping business logic transformations and data quality
- Debugging low-level systems measuring performance and optimizing large production clusters
- Engage in architectural discussions influence the product roadmap and take ownership of new projects
- Support and maintain existing platforms while transitioning to newer technology stacks and architectures
Were excited if you have
- A Bachelors or Masters of Science in Computer Science is preferred
- 5 years of professional experience as a data or software engineer
- 3 years of hands-on experience with SQL is required
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language Python is required
- Experience with big data technologies such as HDFS YARN MapReduce Hive Kafka Spark Airflow and Presto
- Proficiency in data modeling including the design implementation and optimization of conceptual logical and physical data models to support scalable and efficient data architectures
- Experience with cloud AWS/GCP and Looker is a plus
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as developers analysts and operations to execute deliverables
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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. Its 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.
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 companys 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. Were independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short at Roku youll be part of a company thats 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 isnt 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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
