Senior Video Player Engineer, Roku

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Engineering/Product/Project Management and Backend Technology Services teams to build video player features that contribute to FOX video streaming initiatives.
• Conduct the design, architecture and implementation of player features on Roku.
• Provide technical specifications and documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver software using agile methodologies.
• Willingness to stay up-to-date with the latest in emerging technologies/trends on Roku.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Excellent programming skills in BrightScript.
• Deep understanding of SceneGraph framework and task/render thread optimization.
• Demonstrable knowledge of building responsive user experiences.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, unit testing and end-end testing.
• Experience with Git, SVN, Jenkins, Docker, Agile methodologies.
• Excellent documentation skills, UML diagrams a plus.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with an ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Nice to have, but not a dealbreaker:
• Experience with video streaming technologies (HLS).
• Experience with video QoE metrics, ABR algorithms, Roku Media Player.
• Experience with analytics platforms (Conviva, Segment).

Skills

• Experience with video streaming technologies (HLS).
• Experience with video QoE metrics, ABR algorithms, Roku Media Player.
• Experience with analytics platforms (Conviva, Segment).

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Variety of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.

Pay

$143,000.00-161,000.00 annually.

Schedule

Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.