Senior Software Engineer, Ads Auction Platform
<div class="content-intro"><h2 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #662d91;">Teamwork makes the stream work.</h2>
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<h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Roku is changing how the world watches TV</strong></h3>
<p>Roku is the #1 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p> </p></div><h3 class="_heading_1ni73_90 _heading3_1ni73_104"><strong class="font-semibold">About the Team</strong></h3>
<p class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _paragraph_1ni73_65">The Advertising Performance group focuses on performance for all participants in the Advertising ecosystem - Advertisers, Publishers and Roku. The systems and solutions span across different disciplines and technologies to perform realtime multi-objective optimization with distributed systems at large scale and low latencies. We use Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, AI, Control and Optimization Systems and Auction Dynamics to solve a large set of complex problems. At the core of this is our Machine Learning, Experimentation and Inference Platform that powers the entire landscape which we continuously evolve over time.</p>
<h3 class="_heading_1ni73_90 _heading3_1ni73_104"><strong class="font-semibold">About the Role</strong></h3>
<p class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _paragraph_1ni73_65">In this role, you will contribute to the Ads Auction and Marketplace systems that optimize yield, gross profit, and real-time multi-objective outcomes across short- and long-term goals. You will work on core auction capabilities, low-latency services, and scalable integrations that support Roku’s CTV advertising platform. You will partner closely with Engineering, Inventory, Product, and Data Science teams to translate business objectives into robust technical solutions. You will help design, implement, and evaluate auction improvements through experimentation and performance analysis. This is a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys distributed systems, real-time decisioning, and measurable impact in a high-scale marketplace.</p>
<h3 class="_heading_1ni73_90 _heading3_1ni73_104"><strong class="font-semibold">What You'll Be Doing</strong></h3>
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<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Contribute to the design and implementation of real-time ads auction systems for Roku’s CTV advertising platform</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Build and improve auction features including ad pod construction, bid evaluation, ranking, pricing, pacing, and frequency capping</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Develop low-latency, reliable services that handle high-scale ad serving with strict performance and uptime requirements</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Implement auction logic that balances advertiser performance, publisher yield, and platform revenue</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Work on SSP-side auction integration with DSPs, programmatic demand sources, and direct-sold campaigns</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and researchers to translate requirements into scalable solutions</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Support yield optimization through auction enhancements, pricing experiments, and demand optimization features</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Participate in A/B testing and experimentation, analyze results, and help implement data-driven improvements</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Help ensure auction correctness and compliance with privacy, regulatory, and brand-safety requirements</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Contribute to technical discussions around architecture, scalability, and performance optimization</li>
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<h3 class="_heading_1ni73_90 _heading3_1ni73_104"><strong class="font-semibold">We're Excited If You Have</strong></h3>
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<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Experience building distributed backend services at scale</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Strong coding skills in Java and familiarity with service-oriented architectures</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Experience with low-latency systems and real-time decisioning workflows</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerized deployments</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Working knowledge of ad tech concepts such as auctions, pacing, and frequency controls</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across product and data teams</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Comfort with experimentation frameworks and A/B testing analysis</li>
<li class="_markdownText_1ni73_69 _listItem_1ni73_151">Strong problem-solving skills and a focus on reliability, observability, and maintainability</li>
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<h6 class="_heading_1ni73_90 _heading6_1ni73_111">#LI-MS3</h6><div class="content-conclusion"><p> </p>
<h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Our Hybrid Work Approach</strong></h3>
<p>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.</p>
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<h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Benefits</strong></h3>
<p>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.</p>
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<h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Accommodations</strong></h3>
<p>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 <a href="mailto:employeerelations@roku.com?subject=Job%20Application%20Accommodations">EmployeeRelations@Roku.com</a>.</p>
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<h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>The Roku Culture</strong></h3>
<p>Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. </p>
<p>We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. </p>
<p>To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit <a href="https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet">https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet</a>.</p>
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