Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure

About the role

In this position, you will serve as a subject matter expert and technical leader in the realm of engineering infrastructure, productivity, and enterprise tooling. Collaborating with globally distributed teams in Engineering, Product, and Security, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Take charge of the strategy, architecture, and execution of engineering infrastructure, focusing on enterprise tooling and AI-assisted workflow automation.
• Drive improvements in engineering productivity, delivery throughput, quality, security, and cost efficiency through the development of scalable platforms and practices.
• Lead the creation of an AI-first automation roadmap for Engineering Infrastructure and Enterprise Tooling, aiming to streamline processes and enhance operational performance.
• Architect and implement AI/LLM-enabled workflow automation throughout the software development lifecycle, including risk assessment, automated builds, and intelligent test selection.
• Establish guidelines for AI usage within internal tools, covering aspects like data handling, logging, model evaluation, and abuse prevention.
• Set technical standards for globally utilized developer tools, including source code management and self-service support systems.
• Design and enhance CI/CD and build/test pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Docker, ensuring they support multi-site engineering environments.
• Manage and scale test and quality workflows, utilizing test management systems to ensure consistent reporting and release sign-off across distributed teams.
• Automate workflows that span Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Partners, replacing manual processes with reliable automation.
• Integrate secure practices into pipelines and tooling, focusing on access control and audit trails, particularly for AI-enabled systems.
• Enhance build and test performance metrics, aiming for measurable improvements in pipeline stability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural standards and influence adoption through effective communication and technical judgment.
• Mentor senior engineers and facilitate design reviews to address complex technical challenges across distributed systems.
• Provide long-term stewardship through the development of operational maturity practices and incident management strategies suitable for 24/7 global operations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience in a Staff, Principal, or Architect role, demonstrating ownership in platform or infrastructure development.
• Proven expertise in developer productivity, CI/CD, build systems, or workflow automation, particularly in a globally distributed context.
• Strong hands-on experience with Git, including workflows and branching strategies.
• Proficiency in Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline design and reliability.
• Familiarity with Docker for reproducible build and test executions.
• Experience with build systems such as Bazel, BitBake, or Yocto.
• Knowledge of Jira for workflow design and cross-team visibility.
• Experience with test management systems like TestRail or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable automation solutions across multiple teams.
• Strong understanding of security, reliability, performance, and cost considerations in system design.
• Excellent written communication skills for creating architecture documents and operating procedures.

Nice to have

• Experience in building AI-assisted developer tools, such as CI insights or incident copilots.
• Familiarity with implementing evaluation and monitoring for AI systems, including quality metrics and human feedback loops.
• Extensive experience with software development on embedded Linux and multi-process architectures.

Skills & tools

• Proficiency in AI/LLM technologies and their application in workflow automation.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and tools, particularly in a distributed environment.
• Familiarity with security best practices in software development and deployment.
• Experience with performance optimization and reliability engineering.

Practical notes

Roku promotes a hybrid working model, encouraging in-office collaboration from Monday to Thursday, with flexible remote work options on Fridays. This role is highly visible and reports directly to a Vice President of Engineering, requiring a strong technical leader capable of collaborating effectively across teams.

META

Company: Roku

Title: Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure

Listed

location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

At Roku, we are committed to transforming the way people experience television. As the leading TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, we aim to connect every television globally. Our mission is to create a seamless TV ecosystem that links consumers with their favorite content while enabling publishers to reach vast audiences and providing advertisers with unique engagement opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact on millions of viewers while advancing your career in a dynamic and inclusive environment.