Senior Software Engineer, Android Job at Roku (Manchester)

Senior Software Engineer, Android

Roku

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

As a Senior Software Engineer, Android on the Roku Mobile App team, you will help shape the future of how millions of users interact with their Roku Streaming Devices. You’ll work on building intuitive, reliable, and highly performant Android experiences that allow customers to monitor and control Roku streaming devices from TVs to Players and beyond. This role offers the opportunity to work across a modern, evolving tech stack including Kotlin, Compose, and Googles’s latest frameworks.

Job Responsibility:

Design and build advanced applications and features for the Android platform
Integrate with cloud APIs and local device communication protocols to control smart devices
Write and maintain tests using frameworks such as JUnit and Espresso
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features for mobile devices, optimizing for touch experiences
Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code
Debug, profile, and optimize app performance across a range of Android devices
Participate in design and code reviews, helping elevate code quality across the team
Stay up to date with Android platform capabilities, tools, and libraries, and propose how we can leverage them
Contribute to roadmap planning, technical design, and release delivery

Requirements:

Professional Android development experience, ideally with Kotlin and/or Compose
Strong experience shipping and maintaining production apps in the Play Store
Proficiency in using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) and experience with prompt engineering
Experience working with IoT or networked device interactions is a big plus
Familiarity with BLE, webs sockets, or MQTT protocols is a bonus
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in agile environments
Proficient in the Android development toolset
Strong understanding of Android architecture, UI/UX patterns, and app lifecycle
Excellent communication and debugging skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s/PHD in Computer Science or related technical field

Nice to have:

Experience working with IoT or networked device interactions
Familiarity with BLE, webs sockets, or MQTT protocols

What we offer:

Global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources
Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension)
Vacation and other personal time off

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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