Senior Software Engineer, Advertising Engineering
Roku · Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 56 days Roku's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 50% of Roku's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Roku
- high 252 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
- 2026-10-23
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.
- 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
Summarised from Roku's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Roku on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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