Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and they are seeking a Software Engineer Intern to contribute to their mission of connecting the entire TV ecosystem. The intern will work on scoped, production-grade projects, collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Own a scoped project end-to-end: design, implement, test, and ship
- Define, agree, and track KPIs that measure technical and business impact
- Collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and partner teams to deliver outcomes
- Share learnings broadly—write, demo, and document insights to level-up others
- Leverage modern tech including innovative AI applications where relevant to your project
Skills
- Previous development internship experience
- Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, OOD, and systems design
- Practical experience with one or more languages: C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust
- Familiarity with web technologies (HTML/CSS, React, Angular, Node.js) and modern systems/tooling (Linux, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
- A builder's mindset—creative, resilient, and proactive with a bias to ship
- Pursuing a MS preferred in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
- Awareness of or experience with generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI API) for enhancing development productivity
- Familiarity with one or more machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, Tensorflow Lite, TensorflowMicro, PyTorch, or scikit-learn through coursework or personal projects
- Exposure to Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Machine Learning, SDK/API design, and integration testing
- Comfort with Agile and collaborative tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitHub)
- Demonstrated 'real world' impact: shipped projects, prior internships, notable contributions (e.g., opensource, publications)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Equity awards
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Parental leave
- Wellness benefits
- Paid time off
- Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
- Life
- Accident
- Disability
- Commuter
- Retirement options (401(k)/pension)
Company Overview
Roku develops video streaming devices that provide users access to Internet-streamed video or audio services. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.roku.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Roku has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 120 in 2025, 166 in 2024, 81 in 2023, 279 in 2022, 195 in 2021, 107 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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