Software Developer I Roku

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are

When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more need more deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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Who We Are

When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.

Max is where storytelling takes center stage and where creatives find a home with the support and resources to do their best work no matter the genre or format. Whatever the viewer wants to watch is front and center and more of what they crave is easily discovered. It is where our exclusive Max Originals and iconic entertainment brands thrive with HBO HBO Max Warner Bros. DC Turner Classic Movies Cartoon Network and more delivering the greatest array of series movies and specials for audiences of all ages. HBO Max originally launched in the United States in May 2020 and introduced a lower priced advertising-supported tier in June 2021. It rolled out globally across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2021 followed by its first European launches in the Nordics and Spain later that May 2023 Warner Bros. Discovery introduced Max an enhanced streaming platform in the U.S. HBO Max is currently available in 46 countries and there are plans for the continued global expansion of Max in 2024.

About Global Product and Design within Streaming and Games

Central to the mission of the Streaming and Games Team the Global Product and Design group is responsible for the global streaming platform that supports all the video products our fans love. We plan design and build for connected TVs web mobile phones tablets and consoles for a large footprint of leading products and brands (Max HBO Max discovery Food Network CNN Golf TV MotorTrend Eurosport and many more) and together with our cross-functional collaborators we operate as one company with one mission to be the premier media and entertainment leader globally.

About the Team and Role

The Global Customer Experience organizations mission is to engage and delight millions of passionate customers across the globe by delivering Warner Bros. Discoverys core streaming applications on all devices and platforms. The development team responsible for the Roku platform is a major part of that mission.

The ideal candidate

As a developer on the Roku team you will work collaboratively with developers and stakeholders developing and operating software applications and product features used by millions of people daily.

Expectations

• Write code specifically client-side scripting in the streaming app space with a demonstrated ability to use industry tools common to software development.
• With guidance from more experienced engineers contribute meaningfully in a professional team environment performing all aspects of development including reading and writing technical documentation participating in code reviews troubleshooting issues and supporting releases.
• Communicate effectively with other engineers stakeholders and adjacent teams in a fast-paced environment and in a variety of different types of meetings and working sessions.

Skills / Experience

• Experience developing and releasing software products and/or services.
• Client-side scripting experience such as Javascript or Python; knowledge of BrightScript and SceneGraph are highly desirable.
• Experience developing for streaming devices such as Roku FireTV or others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable collaborating using Git.

How We Get Things Done

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age mental or physical disability and genetic information marital status citizenship status military status protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Additional Information

On December 5 Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. including its film and television studios HBO Max and HBO. The transaction is expected to close after the separation of Warner Bros. Discoverys Global Networks division Discovery Global into a new publicly-traded company which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026. For more details including leadership appointments and information on individual brands please visit our newsroomhere.

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery upon the planned spin-off of Discovery Global in 2026 your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation youll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the worlds premier entertainment brands.

How We Get Things Done

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.