Solutions Engineer, Platform Experiences, AdTech

Solutions Engineer, Platform Experiences, AdTech

Advertising | Santa Monica, United States | ID: 11391

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Solutions Engineer, Platform Experiences, AdTech

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Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and weve 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, youll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. Were 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.

What does the team work on?

The Ad Ops team at Roku plays a crucial role in driving the success of Rokus monetization strategy. This team is responsible for excellence in execution for our Direct IO and Programmatic businesses. This team books ad campaigns, QAs creatives, prepares reporting, and manages Deal IDs, using 1st and 3rd party ad tech. We are a very collaborative team, working closely with our Client Services, Inventory, and Product partners to meet advertisers needs, while also optimizing and streamlining internal processes.

What is the role?

The Solutions Engineer for Platform Experiences is responsible for designing, scoping, and implementing technical solutions for experiences that showcase platform capabilities and create unique monetization opportunities. This role partners closely with Product, Ad Ops, and Engineering to build custom solutions from initial concept through launch and post-launch optimization. A key part of this role involves pioneering experimental features that expand Rokus value proposition beyond content delivery, exploring new ways the platform can integrate into users daily lives. The ideal candidate brings deep AdTech expertise, strong cross-functional communication skills, and a hands-on approach to building and testing custom advertising products. This is a highly collaborative and technically engaging role within Rokus Solutions Engineering team supporting Rokus video and display advertising business.

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $150,000 - $200,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

How will I use AI at Roku?

At Roku, we dont just use AI, we work with it. AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability. Were looking for curious, adaptable builders who can show how theyve used AI or automation to move faster, raise the bar, and scale their impact.

We value your AI skills if have built fluency across the agentic engineering toolchain - coding harnesses like Claude Code or Cursor, MCP servers, custom skills, or agent frameworks. And you can describe projects where you shipped real work with these tools. You know how to drive an agent, verify its output, and ramp on an unfamiliar codebase with an agent helping you.

What are the responsibilities of the role?

• Design and implement custom advertising experiences that highlight Rokus unique market position as an OEM, entertainment platform, and TV OS
• Meet regularly with Product and Engineering teams to design and implement custom products within the ad tech stack
• Collaborate with QA Engineering teams to create and maintain regression test cases for new and existing products
• Test new and existing products and provide actionable feedback to Engineering on design and implementation
• Troubleshoot product issues, identify root causes, and escalate to Engineering teams as needed
• Write clear documentation and define detailed specifications for new products and features
• Review existing workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability
• Pioneer experimental features that expand Rokus value proposition beyond content delivery

What experience would help someone be successful in this role at Roku?

• 5-10 years of experience in AdTech or MarTech at a publisher, DSP, SSP, ad network, or agency, ideally in a Solutions, Integrations, or Professional Services Engineering role
• 1-3 years of experience with data visualization tools such as Looker, Datadog, Tableau, or similar, including the ability to develop custom dashboards and views
• Hands-on experience with SQL, Hive, or another database technology
• Experience trafficking digital video and other ad formats, including VAST and VMAP
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical support for external and internal stakeholders, particularly while overseeing complex integrations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams
• Analytical mindset with a project-management orientation and a solutions-focused approach to work
• Experience partnering with Engineering teams to triage and resolve issues efficiently
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience

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Whats Rokus approach to hybrid working?

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days a week attendance.

What are some of the 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). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. Its 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.

Accommodations

Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.

What should I know about Rokus culture?

Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the companys 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. Were independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku youll be part of a company thats 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 isnt 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 weve grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.

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