Senior Software Engineer, Node/Typescript

  • Roku, Inc.
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • 09/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Java SQL Python Software Engineer

Job Description

Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.

About the Team

The Enterprise Engineering team builds and maintains the internal tools and platforms that power Roku's business operations, from accounting and finance systems to partner management and content operations. We work at the intersection of technology and business, delivering full-stack web applications that enable Roku to operate at scale. Our team values pragmatic engineering, high-quality test coverage, and leveraging AI to ship faster without sacrificing reliability.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep backend expertise in TypeScript/Node.js to join our Enterprise Engineering Web Applications team. You will design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that support Roku's first-party enterprise tools with a focus on the accounting and finance domain. You'll also contribute to frontend development using modern frameworks and own end-to-end quality through test automation.

This is an AI-first engineering role. You will be expected to integrate AI tools and agentic workflows into your daily development process, using them to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and build smarter internal tools.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Design and implement backend services and APIs in TypeScript/Node.js
  • Build and maintain full-stack enterprise applications supporting accounting, finance, and business operations
  • Architect solutions that are reliable, maintainable, and scalable for internal business-critical workflows
  • Own end-to-end test automation by building and maintaining E2E test suites
  • Collaborate with finance and accounting stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Use AI coding tools (Claude, Copilot, OpenCode, etc.) as core parts of your development workflow
  • Build and improve internal developer tooling, automation, and agentic workflows
  • Participate in technical design discussions, and mentoring of team members
We're Excited If You Have
  • 7+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Strong backend development expertise in TypeScript and Node.js, with Java and Python experience nice-to-have
  • Experience building and shipping production web applications with modern frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar)
  • Hands-on experience with end-to-end test automation frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, or similar)
  • Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modeling
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Experience in a globally distributed team
Our Hybrid Work Approach

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.

Benefits

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

Accommodations

Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to .