Engineer

TribalScale

. Develop and Maintain Roku Apps: Design, code, test, and debug Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidJavaKotlinObjective-CRokuSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and Maintain Roku Apps: Design, code, test, and debug Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph.
Platform Optimization: Address the challenges of working with a wide range of Roku devices, particularly older models with strict memory and performance constraints.
Framework Integration: Utilize core Roku frameworks (e.g., Roku Advertising Framework, Roku Analytics) and ensure compliance with the submission requirements for the Roku Channel Store.
Video Streaming Expertise: Work with various video streaming and encoding technologies, including mainstream open-source video libraries.
Cross-Platform Knowledge: Leverage your experience with Android TV (and, ideally, Apple TV) development to bring a holistic perspective to the project.
Backend Collaboration: Work closely with backend teams to integrate RESTful web services into the Roku ecosystem.
Innovation & Exploration: Stay abreast of emerging video platforms/technologies and suggest innovative approaches to enhance our applications.
Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and technical discussions to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience developing world-class Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph.
In-depth knowledge of the Roku device ecosystem, including strategies for optimizing performance and memory usage on older devices.
Experience with core Roku frameworks (Advertising, Analytics, etc.) and familiarity with the Roku Channel Store submission process.
Strong background in debugging, threading, and rendering issues in embedded systems.
Solid understanding and practical experience with RESTful web services.
Demonstrated experience with video streaming/encoding technologies and familiarity with open-source video libraries.
Experience (or exposure) to Android TV and Apple TV development, including working knowledge of relevant languages (e.g., Kotlin/Java for Android; Swift/Objective-C for Apple TV) is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
Ability to pass a background check; a passion for exploring new platforms and technologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Equipment allowances

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Hard Skills & Tools

BrightScriptSceneGraphRoku Advertising FrameworkRoku AnalyticsRESTful web servicesvideo streaming technologiesopen-source video librariesKotlinJavaSwift

Soft Skills

collaborationtroubleshootinginnovationexplorationcode reviews

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science