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 BrightScript, SceneGraph, 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.