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Senior System Architect, New Products - San Jose

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Roku

3mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
  • $329K - $393K
  • San Jose

Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in an embedded C/C++ software development role, ideally for streaming products
  • Solid grasp of hardware and the manufacturing process
  • In-depth understanding of Linux, tools, libraries, open source, and SOC development
  • Ability to see the big picture while focused on short-term objectives and deliverables
  • Proven track record of success with embedded system development projects

Responsibilities

  • Innovate and drive future hardware architectures through collaboration with Product Management, technical teams, and external vendors
  • Engage with SOC and component vendors to understand and influence their roadmaps
  • Work with SoC partners on performance profiling of different IP blocks
  • Own and manage an innovation roadmap for designing differentiation into Roku OS via the hardware selected for Roku’s devices
  • Collaborate with engineering teams across Roku to define opportunities to create differentiated experiences and the hardware functionality needed to realize
  • Design and prototype hardware and software Proof of Concepts
  • Keep up to date with the latest technology and market trends
  • Participate in standards bodies to influence new standards
  • Demonstrate the ability to dig deep to find solutions to challenging problems affecting our users

FAQs

What is the estimated annual salary range for the Senior System Architect, New Products position in San Jose?

The estimated annual salary for this position is between $329,000 - $393,000 annually.

What benefits are included in the compensation package for this role?

Compensation packages for this role may include health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

What qualifications and experience are required for this position?

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience, along with 10+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ software development, ideally for streaming products. A solid grasp of hardware, Linux, and SOC development is also required.

What responsibilities will the Senior System Architect, New Products have in this role?

Responsibilities include innovating and driving future hardware architectures, engaging with SOC and component vendors, owning and managing an innovation roadmap for Roku OS hardware, collaborating with engineering teams, designing and prototyping hardware and software concepts, staying current with technology trends, and finding solutions to challenging problems affecting users.

What kind of skills and qualities are desired for this position?

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a strong technical background, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, a proactive mindset, and a proven track record of success with embedded system development projects.

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Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

With the #1 platform for streaming television in the U.S., Roku wants to revolutionize the way the world watches TV. Our Roku-branded TVs, Roku TV models, Smart Home system, streaming players, audio equipment, and the purpose-built operating system that powers it all can turn any home into a home theater, with seamless integration of hardware and software. Our commitment to our users extends to our brand studio, which creates innovative Roku Originals exclusively for The Roku Channel, a free channel that reaches approximately 80 million households in the U.S. and Mexico. Join us and you'll have the chance to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.