Job Title:
Senior Roku Developer - Streaming / OTT
Company: Motion Recruitment
Location: San Jose, CA
Created: 2026-04-20
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
About The RoleWork with a leading digital streaming client to enhance and scale Roku OTT applications. This role is hands"‘on, high"‘impact, and focused on performance, video playback, and production"‘quality channel development. Ideal for engineers from major OTT platforms (e.g., Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video) or high"‘volume streaming environments.Remote Details100% Remote (U.S.)Duration: 6"‘Month ContractM"‘F 8"‘5, 40 hrs/weekContract Types: W2 with Benefits or C2CResponsibilitiesDevelop Roku apps using BrightScript and SceneGraphArchitect and implement scalable UI and navigation flowsOptimize playback performance and memory footprintImplement adaptive streaming (HLS/DASH) and troubleshoot DRM issuesIntegrate backend APIs and content feedsMonitor app performance and debug production issuesCollaborate with UX/UI, backend, and product teamsRequired Skills5+ years software engineering experienceDeep hands"‘on Roku development (BrightScript + SceneGraph)Strong understanding of OTT streaming and video playbackKnowledge of HLS, MPEG"‘DASH, and video codecsDRM concepts (Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay)Experience with REST APIs, JSON, GitProven performance optimization and debugging skillsNice to HaveAd integrations (RAF)Subscription / AVOD / SVOD flowsCI/CD familiarityAnalytics integrationPosted ByTina Zahradnik #J-18808-Ljbffr