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Senior Software Engineer, Advertising Engineering

Roku · Manchester, United Kingdom

Posted 21 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
21 days
Roku's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
50% of Roku's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Roku
low
0 stale, 19 reposted of 254 open
Hiring momentum
328 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Roku's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Roku.

About this role

As a Senior Software Engineer in Advertising Engineering at Roku, you will design, build, and maintain scalable systems for application development and large-scale data processing. Your work will involve creating APIs and backend services, developing data pipelines, and collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Additionally, you will contribute to AI-powered initiatives aimed at enhancing financial workflows and data insights.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Roku as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of experience in software and/or data engineering with expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Apache Airflow
  • Advanced SQL skills, with expertise in query optimisation for large datasets
  • Expertise in developing APIs and robust backend services, with strong programming skills in Python, Java, and/or Scala
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently or collaboratively
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerisation tools like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Jenkins and Terraform
  • Experience with building agentic AI systems to automate decision-making and enhance analytics workflows
  • Experience in AdTech and advertising data platforms

What you get

  • Global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources
  • Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension)
  • Support for taking time off in accordance with local leave policies

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves both software and data engineering, which may require a diverse skill set
  • Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
  • Hybrid working model with specific in-office requirements

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Listed by Roku on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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