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Roku is seeking a Senior Partner Engineer to collaborate with high-profile content partners and bring their streaming experiences to the Roku platform. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical point of contact for key content publishers, guiding them through the full application lifecycle — from defining how their content and brand appear within the Roku ecosystem, through development and certification, to post-launch support and ongoing updates. You will leverage deep expertise in the Roku SDK, video streaming technologies, application performance, and security to enable partner success while coordinating closely with internal engineering and business development teams. This position requires a strong software development foundation paired with the interpersonal skills to represent Roku in regular partner meetings and to advocate for partner needs across the organization. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of engineering and relationship management, balancing technical problem-solving with clear communication and strategic prioritization to drive mutual business value.
Job Responsibility
Managing technical relationships with key content partners from initial onboarding through post-launch support
Advising partners on how to present their content and brand within the Roku platform
Providing development support using knowledge of the Roku SDK, video streaming protocols, and application best practices
Guiding partners through the application submission and certification process in collaboration with the Roku QA team
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that arise during development or after channel publication
Representing Roku in regular partner meetings to maintain productive working relationships
Advocating for partner needs and priorities with internal engineering, product, and business development teams
Supporting partners in planning and developing application updates and new feature integrations
Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure partner applications meet Roku platform and performance standards
Requirements
5+ years of software development experience
Proficiency in HTML5, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript
Experience developing in C++ with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on work
Familiarity with video streaming standards such as HLS and DASH
Experience programming in both managed and native software frameworks
Knowledge of OpenGL or the mobile gaming ecosystem
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
A track record of building productive technical relationships with external partners or developers
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Familiarity with Linux-based development environments