About this opportunity
Paramount+ lists this Senior Software Engineer – Roku opportunity in burbank, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet — now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter — both for our audiences and our employees — and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER — ROKU
Location: On-Site – New York / Los Angeles / San Francisco / Ft. Lauderdale
About The Role
You’ll build and ship the Paramount+ Roku application used by millions of viewers. The Roku platform has constraints other platforms don’t: tight memory budgets, a single-threaded render loop, device hardware that ranges from flagship to five years old. You’ll solve problems inside those constraints.
We write software that’s simple to read, cheap to maintain, and built to last. You’ll own features from design through deployment, work across agile teams, and help other engineers get better at this work.
What You’ll Do
Design, build, and maintain core Roku framework components and application features for Paramount+
Architect around Roku’s constraints: memory limits, render-thread/task-thread boundaries, device performance tiers, and certification requirements
Use RSG 1.3 data transfer APIs, BrightScript Memory Monitor, and Perfetto tracing to find and fix performance problems before users hit them
Build real-time personalization and engagement features — personalized recommendations, dynamic artwork, ad engagement — within Roku’s memory and performance budgets
Write clear documentation for components, architecture decisions, and platform-specific patterns
Measure and improve application performance and stability through instrumentation and observability
Work across agile teams and coordinate with backend engineering and DevOps/SRE on service builds and deploys
Review code, pair with teammates, and raise the quality bar across the team
Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure
Design and run A/B tests, then act on what the data says
Use AI development tools to move faster and share what works with the team
Required Qualifications
6+ years writing software
3+ years building Roku applications
BS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience
You know OOP, data structures, and algorithms well enough to design systems, not just pass interviews
BrightScript and SceneGraph SDK, including RSG 1.3
You can explain Roku’s memory model, the render-thread/task-thread split, device tiers, and what certification requires
RESTful API design and data serialization
Roku frameworks and services: RAF, RMF, RokuPay
Unit and integration testing on Roku
HTTP protocol and caching behavior
Git and GitHub
You write and speak about technical decisions in a way that helps people act on them
You use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar) to write and ship code faster
Desired Qualifications
BrighterScript and Roku community tooling (ropm, bslint, roku-debug)
Other OTT platforms: Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV, LG webOS
Observability tools: Conviva, New Relic, Datadog, Sentry
Microservices and backend-for-frontend patterns
You’ve worked with personalization or recommendation APIs on resource-constrained devices
E2E testing for connected-device applications
Docker and CI/CD tooling (Jenkins or similar)
GraphQL
You share AI tools and workflows that save the team time
You care about UX enough to push back on Product and Design when something isn’t right
You say “I don’t know” when you don’t know
You’ve worked across time zones without waiting for meetings to unblock you
What Good Looks Like
You open a 200-file BrightScript repo you’ve never seen and start making changes the same day
Other engineers read your code and understand it without a walkthrough
You notice a memory spike on a Roku Express before QA files a ticket. You fix it and write up what happened
You track Roku OS releases and adopt new APIs when they solve a real problem, not because they’re new
You write architecture docs, component guides, and Slack explanations that save ten people from asking the same question
You push back when a plan has gaps. You suggest a better one
You treat the build pipeline, test coverage, and error monitoring like product features
You make the people around you better at their jobs
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming’s other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.
Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $124,000.00 – 186,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.
What We Offer:
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
Explore life at Paramount:
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
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Worksite address
burbank, CA, 91520, US
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