Senior Software Engineer - Data Products

About the Team 

The Data Insights team plays a critical role in Roku’s Advertising organization, leading measurement and analytics initiatives that power decision-making across the advertising ecosystem. We develop and manage products that deliver actionable insights for advertisers while meeting the operational and analytical needs of internal teams.We work closely with Product Managers, Data Science, Ad Sales, Ads Operations, and multiple groups within Advertising Engineering to deliver high-impact solutions. Looking ahead, we are exploring AI-driven measurement capabilities to further enhance the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and strengthen internal analytics. 

 

About the Role 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in big data technologies, including Apache Spark and Apache Airflow. This hybrid position bridges software engineering and data engineering, requiring the ability to design, build, and maintain scalable systems for both application development and large-scale data processing.In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and manage robust, production-grade data products that power critical analytics and measurement capabilities. You will work with technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, Trino, Druid, Spring Boot, StarRocks, and Looker to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-motivated professional with a strong track record in building high-scale data services and a dedication to delivering exceptional results.

 

What You’ll Be Doing 

Software Development 

• Design and build APIs and backend services using Spring Boot to support data products and analytics workflows. 

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, ensuring adherence to best practices through code reviews. 

Big Data Engineering 

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows using Apache Spark and Apache Airflow. 

• Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance. 

• Develop and fine-tune complex queries and analytics solutions using Druid, Trino, and StarRocks fo