Roku Engineer

Job Description

TribalScale is seeking a Roku Application Engineer to lead the migration of multiple Roku Apps to a universal back end while adding new features. The engineer will work with a client in the US media space. They will architect and build world-class Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph. The engineer will also optimize performance for a wide range of Roku devices, including legacy models with memory constraints. Experience with Android TV and Apple TV ecosystems is considered a bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Design, code, test, and debug Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph.
• Address the challenges of working with a wide range of Roku devices.
• Utilize core Roku frameworks and ensure compliance with the submission requirements for the Roku Channel Store.
• Work with various video streaming and encoding technologies, including mainstream open-source video libraries.
• Integrate RESTful web services into the Roku ecosystem.
• Stay abreast of emerging video platforms/technologies and suggest innovative approaches to enhance applications.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and technical discussions.

Requirements:

• Proven experience developing world-class Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph.
• In-depth knowledge of the Roku device ecosystem
• Experience with core Roku frameworks and familiarity with the Roku Channel Store submission process.
• Strong background in debugging, threading, and rendering issues in embedded systems.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with RESTful web services.
• Demonstrated experience with video streaming/encoding technologies and familiarity with open-source video libraries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

What TribalScale Offers:

• Collaboration with a team at the forefront of AI-driven innovation.