Software Developer Ii

Description:

Central to the mission of the Streaming and Games Team, the Global Product and Design group is responsible for the global streaming platform that supports all the video products our fans love. We plan, design and build for connected TVs, web, mobile phones, tablets, and consoles for a large footprint of leading products and brands (Max, HBO Max, discovery+, Food Network, CNN, Golf TV, MotorTrend, Eurosport, and many more) and together with our cross-functional collaborators we operate as one company with one mission to be the premier media and entertainment leader globally.

About the Team and Role

The Global Customer Experience organization’s mission is to engage and delight millions of passionate customers across the globe by delivering Warner Bros. Discovery’s core streaming applications on all devices and platforms. The development team responsible for the Roku platform is a major part of that mission.

The ideal candidate

As a developer on the Roku team, you will work collaboratively with developers and stakeholders, developing and operating software applications and product features used by millions of people daily.

Expectations

• Write code, specifically client-side scripting in the streaming app space, with a demonstrated ability to use industry tools common to software development.
• With guidance from more experienced engineers, contribute meaningfully in a professional team environment, performing all aspects of development including reading and writing technical documentation, participating in code reviews, troubleshooting issues and supporting releases.
• Communicate effectively with other engineers, stakeholders and adjacent teams, in a fast-paced environment and in a variety of different types of meetings and working sessions.

Skills / Experience

• 2+ years experience developing and releasing software products and/or services.
• Client-side scripting experience such as Javascript or Python; knowledge of BrightScript and SceneGraph are highly desirable.
• Experience developing for streaming devices such as Roku, FireTV or others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable collaborating using Git.