Senior Software Engineer - Roku

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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Your New Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer specialising in Roku development to join the CNN Connected TV Engineering team. As a senior individual contributor, you will work with a high level of autonomy, take ownership of complex technical challenges and help shape the team’s technical direction. You will collaborate with Principal Engineers and Architects to define and implement the technology strategy, while providing technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. You will bring curiosity, versatility and a collaborative approach to solving new problems in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality client-side features for CNN’s Roku streaming application.
• Contribute to the technical strategy, architecture and engineering best practices for CNN’s Connected TV experiences.
• Build scalable and reliable solutions that support the performance and continued success of CNN’s streaming platform.
• Help guide decisions on development tools, technologies, test automation and CI/CD practices.
• Write clear technical documentation, conduct code reviews and troubleshoot complex software issues.
• Support the testing, deployment and release of production-quality Roku applications.
• Partner with Product, Design and Delivery leaders to translate product initiatives into robust technical solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with engineers, stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience developing and releasing software products and services.
• Proficiency in client-side scripting languages such as JavaScript or Python; experience with BrightScript and SceneGraph is also essential.
• Expertise in version control with Git and GitHub, and familiarity with CI/CD pipeline technologies.
• Experience developing for streaming devices like Roku, FireTV, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong understanding of coding best practices, unit testing, and maintaining thorough documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

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