Senior Engineering Manager, Search

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US, 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.

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.

About the role

Search (both Text and Voice) is a critical user journey on Roku platform. It is one of the most popular ways for Roku users to discover and watch their favorite content. At the heart of an exceptional search experience lies a deep understanding of queries, content, and user behavior. This understanding, powered by AI/ML, Search UX, and a modern search platform stack, is fundamental to enhancing user satisfaction throughout their search journey. To further our commitment to this mission, we are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to join our Search Organization.

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers who are responsible for building and maintaining the search platform and services that power the Roku search experience. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, data scientists, and other engineering teams to deliver innovative and scalable solutions that delight our users and drive business growth. You will also mentor and coach your team members, foster a culture of excellence and innovation, and help shape the future of search at Roku.

What you'll be doing

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of software engineers who work on various aspects of the search platform and services, such as indexing, ranking, relevance, query understanding, personalization, and analytics.
• Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap for the search platformand services, in alignment with the product and business goals.
• Ensure the quality, performance, reliability, and security of the search platform and services, and establish best practices and standards for engineering excellence.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, such as product managers, designers, data scientists, and other engineering teams, to understand user needs, define requirements, and deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Drive innovation and experimentation in the search domain and leverage the latest technologies and techniques to enhance the search experience and outcomes.

We're excited if you have

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years of engineering management experience.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale, high-performance, and reliable search systems and services, preferably in the streaming, e-commerce, or media domains.
• Strong knowledge of search technologies and methodologies, such as Lucene, Solr, elasticsearch, NLP, ML, ranking, relevance, query understanding, personalization, and analytics.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence and drive decisions across multiple teams and levels.
• Passion for creating exceptional user experiences and building products that users love.

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Benefits

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). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance 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.

The Roku Culture

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. 

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. 

To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.