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About the Role

The Software Engineer on the Content Ingestion team will design, build, and maintain ingestion pipelines that process millions of assets from linear feeds and multimedia files, powering real-time content matching, recommendations, and advertising insights for Roku's ACR (Automatic Content Recognition) platform. This role focuses on full-stack operations across cloud and on-premises environments, including creating APIs, batch jobs, and infrastructure using AWS and GCP. The engineer will serve as a key liaison between US-based content partners and the engineering team in Seoul, South Korea, ensuring smooth data flow and partner communication. Day-to-day work includes setting up instances, managing deployments, implementing monitoring and observability, and participating in on-call rotations for critical production services. The ideal candidate brings 1–3 years of hands-on engineering experience with a strong foundation in cloud operations, DevOps, and scripting. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to make a meaningful impact on a globally distributed platform reaching millions of households.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain APIs and batch jobs for asset ingestion, processing, and distribution
Create and manage infrastructure for both on-premise and cloud (AWS/GCP) deployments using Terraform and Ansible
Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager
Participate in on-call rotations for critical production services
Optimize system performance, reduce costs, and manage technical debt
Communicate with US-based content partners to gather requirements and coordinate data ingestion
Collaborate with international engineering teams in Utah and Seoul, South Korea, including attending cross-timezone standups
Drive AI methodologies and agentic AI workflows within active code repositories
Conduct knowledge-sharing demos and perform code reviews
Manage containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes
Work with CI/CD pipelines and version control via Git

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
1–3 years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or cloud operations
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Python, Bash, C++, or Go
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or GCP (Compute, Storage, Networking, Managed Services)
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
Strong understanding of Linux distributions and command-line tools
Experience with relational databases (e.g., Postgres) and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB)
Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
Understanding of message queues, caching strategies, and horizontal/vertical scaling
Fluency across the agentic engineering toolchain, including coding harnesses like Claude Code or Cursor, MCP servers, custom skills, or agent frameworks
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly for cross-timezone and cross-cultural collaboration
Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and flexibility to occasionally collaborate across international time zones

Skills

Python
Bash
C++
Go
AWS
GCP
Terraform
Ansible
Docker
Kubernetes
Linux
Postgres
MongoDB
Prometheus
Grafana
Claude Code
Cursor
MCP servers
Custom skills
Agent frameworks

Location

Seoul, South Korea

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

1-3 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

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)
Time off in accordance with local leave policies

About the Company

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world.
Roku pioneered streaming to the TV.
Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem.
We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution.
We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander.
We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
At Roku, we don't just use AI; we work with it.
AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability.
We're looking for curious, adaptable builders who can show how they've used AI or automation to move faster, raise the bar, and scale their impact.
At Roku, we're embracing AI as a powerful tool to amplify human creativity, accelerate innovation, and deliver better results for our customers.
Across teams, we're exploring how AI can enhance our work—and we're looking for people who are curious, adaptable, and excited to grow alongside these technologies.
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days' a week attendance.
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families.
Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law.
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own.
We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check.
We appreciate a sense of humor.
We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams.
We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust.
In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of.
We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea.
We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer.
That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.

Equal Opportunity

Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law.
If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.