> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4438294-senior-software-engineer-ad-serving](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4438294-senior-software-engineer-ad-serving). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Ad Serving - **Company:** Roku, Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Data Structures, Cursor, Distributed Systems, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Distributed Caching, SQL Databases, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Claude Code, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Information Technology, Low Latency - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5283928739 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience building large-scale and low-latency distributed systems * Command of Java or C++ * Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, performance optimization techniques, object-oriented programming, multi-threading, and real-time programming * Experience with distributed caching, SQL/NoSQL, and other databases is a plus * Experience with Big Data and cloud services such as AWS/GCP is a plus * Experience in the advertising domain is a big plus * B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent * Self-motivated individual with a high level of accountability and ownership * Critical thinking and practical decision-making * Can do, results-oriented mindset * Nonpolitical, collaborative, and team-oriented * Desire to win in a highly competitive industry * AI literacy and curiosity. You have either 1) tried Gen AI in your previous work or outside of work or 2) are curious about Gen AI and have explored it What's Roku's approach to hybrid working? ## Description Roku pioneered TV streaming and continues to innovate, leading the industry. The Roku Channel has us well-positioned to help shape the future of streaming. Continued success relies on investing in Advertising Engineering. The ideal candidate will possess endless curiosity and be able to pair a global mindset with locally relevant execution. The successful candidate will demonstrate a balance of hard and soft skills, including the ability to respond promptly to evolving business needs., 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. What You'll Be Doing * Work alongside a highly skilled engineering team to design, develop, and maintain large-scale, highly performing, real-time applications * Own building features, driving directly with the product, and other engineering teams * Demonstrate excellent communication skills in working with technical and non-technical audiences * Be an evangelist for best practices across all functions - developers, QA, and infrastructure/ops * Be an evangelist for platform innovation and reuse * Deliver top-quality software in a timely fashion, 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.