Data Engineer

Roku’s Data Engineering team develops a world-class big data platform so internal and external customers can leverage data to grow their businesses. Data Engineering works closely with business partners and Engineering teams to collect metrics on existing and new initiatives that are critical to business success. As a Senior Data Engineer working on Device metrics, you will design data models & develop scalable data pipelines to capture different business metrics across different Roku Devices., Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. We connect users to the streaming content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers. Roku streaming players and Roku TV models are available worldwide through direct retail sales and licensing arrangements with TV brands and pay-TV operators. With tens of millions of players sold across many countries, thousands of streaming channels, and billions of hours watched over the platform, building a scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant big data platform is critical for our success. This role is based in Bangalore, India, and requires hybrid working, with 4 days in the office., * Build highly scalable, available, fault-tolerant distributed data processing systems (batch and streaming systems) processing over 10s of terabytes of data ingested every day, and a petabyte-sized data warehouse

• Build quality data solutions and refine existing diverse datasets to simplified data models, encouraging self-service
• Build data pipelines that optimize for data quality and are resilient to poor-quality data sources
• Own the data mapping, business logic, transformations, and data quality
• Low-level systems debugging, performance measurement & optimization on large production clusters
• Participate in architecture discussions, influence product roadmap, and take ownership and responsibility over new projects
• Maintain and support existing platforms and evolve to newer technology stacks and architectures, 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.

• Extensive AI Skills
• Extensive SQL Skills
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language, Python, is required
• Experience in big data technologies like Spark, Airflow, Presto, etc. Preference for Spark
• Proficiency in data modeling, including designing, implementing, and optimizing conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support scalable and efficient data architectures.
• Experience with AWS, GCP, and Looker is a plus
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as developers, analysts, and operations to execute deliverables
• 8+ years of professional experience as a data Engineer
• BS in Computer Science; MS in Computer Science preferred
• AI Literacy / AI growth mindset

How will I use AI at Roku?

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.

We value your AI skills if you have built fluency across the agentic engineering toolchain - coding harnesses like Claude Code or Cursor, MCP servers, custom skills, or agent frameworks. And you can describe projects where you shipped real work with these tools. You know how to drive an agent, verify its output, and ramp on an unfamiliar codebase with an agent helping you., 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.