5V Video | Roku Developer
November 07, 2025

Roku Developer

Fully Remote, United States
Contract
Job Reference: Roku Developer

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Roku Developer to join a leading team building high-performance streaming and OTT applications. You’ll be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining Roku (BrightScript / SceneGraph) apps that deliver exceptional viewing experiences across a range of connected devices.

This role suits someone who’s hands-on, collaborative, and confident working across the full app lifecycle - from design and architecture to debugging and deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain Roku streaming applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph.
  • Integrate APIs and third-party services to deliver advanced streaming features (authentication, analytics, video playback, etc.).
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver high-quality releases.
  • Optimize app performance, memory usage, and playback quality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environments.
  • Stay up to date with the latest Roku SDK updates, tools, and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3+ years focused on Roku.
  • Strong proficiency in BrightScriptSceneGraph, and Roku SDK.
  • Experience working with streaming protocols (HLS, DASH) and media players.
  • Solid understanding of OTT architecture, RESTful APIs, and DRM integration.
  • Knowledge of video analytics, advertising integrations (RAF), and QA/debugging tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with other CTV/OTT platforms (Fire TV, tvOS, Android TV, etc.).
  • Familiarity with video CMS, encoding workflows, or backend video delivery systems.
  • Exposure to Agile environments and CI/CD pipelines.

Let's Talk

We're always available. Email us at: letstalk@weare5vtech.com