Roku Engineer

TribalScale • Toronto, ON

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Roku Application Engineer to lead the migration of multiple Roku Apps to a universal back end while adding new features. This is for an upcoming project with one of our clients in the US media space. In this role, you will architect and build world-class Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph, optimize performance for a wide range of Roku devices—including legacy models with memory constraints—and contribute your expertise in video streaming technologies. Experience with Android TV and Apple TV ecosystems is a bonus.

Requirements

• Proven experience developing world-class Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph.
• In-depth knowledge of the Roku device ecosystem, including strategies for optimizing performance and memory usage on older devices.
• Experience with core Roku frameworks (Advertising, Analytics, etc.) and familiarity with the Roku Channel Store submission process.
• Strong background in debugging, threading, and rendering issues in embedded systems.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with RESTful web services.
• Demonstrated experience with video streaming/encoding technologies and familiarity with open-source video libraries.
• Experience (or exposure) to Android TV and Apple TV development, including working knowledge of relevant languages (e.g., Kotlin/Java for Android; Swift/Objective-C for Apple TV) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to pass a background check; a passion for exploring new platforms and technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Kaizen mobile platforms.
• Previous experience migrating applications to a universal backend.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Roku Apps: Design, code, test, and debug Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph.
• Platform Optimization: Address the challenges of working with a wide range of Roku devices, particularly older models with strict memory and performance constraints.
• Framework Integration: Utilize core Roku frameworks (e.g., Roku Advertising Framework, Roku Analytics) and ensure compliance with the submission requirements for the Roku Channel Store.
• Video Streaming Expertise: Work with various video streaming and encoding technologies, including mainstream open-source video libraries.
• Cross-Platform Knowledge: Leverage your experience with Android TV (and, ideally, Apple TV) development to bring a holistic perspective to the project.
• Backend Collaboration: Work closely with backend teams to integrate RESTful web services into the Roku ecosystem.
• Innovation & Exploration: Stay abreast of emerging video platforms/technologies and suggest innovative approaches to enhance our applications.
• Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and technical discussions to ensure high-quality deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior