Software Engineer Intern

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, aiming to connect the entire TV ecosystem. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work on a scoped project, collaborate with teams, and gain hands-on experience in solving complex engineering problems that impact millions of TV streamers globally.

Responsibilities

• Own a scoped project end-to-end: design, implement, test, and ship
• Define, agree, and track KPIs that measure technical and business impact
• Collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and partner teams to deliver outcomes
• Share learnings broadly—write, demo, and document insights to level-up others
• Leverage modern tech including innovative AI applications where relevant to your project

Skills

• Pursuing a MS preferred in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Previous development internship experience
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, OOD, and systems design
• Practical experience with one or more languages: C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML/CSS, React, Angular, Node.js) and modern systems/tooling (Linux, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
• Awareness of or experience with generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI API) for enhancing development productivity
• Familiarity with one or more machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, Tensorflow Lite, TensorflowMicro, PyTorch, or scikit-learn through coursework or personal projects
• Exposure to Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Machine Learning, SDK/API design, and integration testing
• Comfort with Agile and collaborative tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitHub)
• A builder's mindset—creative, resilient, and proactive with a bias to ship
• Demonstrated 'real world' impact: shipped projects, prior internships, notable contributions (e.g., opensource, publications)

Benefits

• Global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources
• Statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life
• Accident
• Disability
• Commuter
• Retirement options (401(k)/pension)
• Time off work for vacation and other personal reasons

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