Hiring: Staff Software Engineer, Demand Bidder, Ad Serving Platform Company: Roku Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:38:39 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, GCP, Java, SQL About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale, low-latency distributed systems — ideally including at least one system you built substantially from the ground up Required Skills: •How will I use AI at Roku? •Design, build, and operate core components of a large-scale, real-time distributed decisioning system with strict latency requirements •Take end-to-end ownership of specific subsystems: architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, on-call, and long-term evolution •Build a working mental model of a highly distributes, complex production system, and make high-leverage contributions •Identify opportunities to continuously evolve the system and tooling •Partner with engineers and applied scientists working at the intersection of distributed systems and statistical/ML-driven decision-making •Diagnose and resolve subtle, often timing- or statistics-related issues in a highly concurrent, multi-region distributed system •Mentor other engineers and raise the bar on engineering rigor, testing discipline, and operational excellence across the team Compensation: •$195,500 - $352,100 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!