Solutions Engineer for Platform Experiences
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We are Roku's Solutions Engineering team supporting Roku's video and display advertising business. Our team partners closely with Product, Engineering, and Ad Ops to design, implement, and support the technical solutions that power Roku's advertising offerings., The Solutions Engineer for Platform Experiences is responsible for designing, scoping, and implementing technical solutions for experiences that delight users, showcase platform capabilities at industry-defining moments, and create unique monetization opportunities. This role works closely with Product, Ad Ops, and Engineering to build custom solutions from initial design through launch and post-launch optimization., * Work to create experiences that highlight Roku's unique market position as an OEM, an entertainment platform, and a TV OS
- Meet regularly with Product and Engineering to design and implement custom products within our ad tech stack.
- Collaborate with QA Engineering teams to create and maintain regression test cases for new and existing products
- Test new and existing products, providing feedback to Engineering on design and implementation
- Troubleshoot product issues, identify root causes, and escalate to Engineering teams when needed.
- Write clear documentation and define detailed specifications for new products and features.
- Review existing workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability
- Pioneer experimental features that expand Roku's value proposition beyond content delivery, exploring new ways the platform can integrate into users' daily lives, 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.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in AdTech/MarTech at a leading publisher, DSP, SSP, ad network, or agency, preferably in a Solutions, Integrations, or Professional Services Engineering role.
- 1-3 years of experience with data visualization tools such as Looker, Datadog, Tableau, or similar, including the ability to develop custom dashboards, looks, and views. Hands-on experience with SQL, Hive, or another database technology is required.
- Comprehension and hands-on experience trafficking digital video and other formats, including VAST and VMAP.
- A strong track record of providing technical support for external and internal stakeholders, particularly while overseeing complex integrations.
- The ability to communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with audiences such as Product, Engineering, Operations, and Sales.
- An analytical mindset; project-management orientation; and a deadline-driven, process-oriented, and solutions-focused approach to work.
- Experience partnering with Engineering teams to triage and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field or equivalent work experience.
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