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Senior Software Engineer - Ads Analytics

Roku · San Jose, California

Posted about 3 months ago · $323,000 - $428,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Roku's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
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 on the Ads Analytics team at Roku, you will design, build, and maintain scalable systems for application development and large-scale data processing. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create data products that enhance analytics and measurement capabilities, utilizing technologies like Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, and Spring Boot. You will also mentor junior engineers and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet operational needs.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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
  • Deep expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Apache Airflow
  • Expertise with at least one of the following: Apache Druid, StarRocks, and Trino
  • Strong understanding of SOLID principles and distributed systems architecture
  • Proven experience in distributed data processing, data warehousing, and real-time data pipelines

Nice to have

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with additional big data technologies, including Hadoop and Kafka
  • Experience in AdTech, in advertising data platforms, and campaign measurement
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala

What you get

  • Estimated annual salary between $323,000 - $428,000
  • Health insurance
  • Equity awards
  • Life insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Parental leave

Worth weighing

  • High salary range may indicate high expectations or pressure
  • Role involves both software and data engineering responsibilities
  • Focus on big data technologies may limit exposure to other areas of software development

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Listed by Roku on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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