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Roku Developer

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tegnainc logoTegnainc · Wbir-tv Knoxville
Full-timeOn-site3w ago
CI/CDGitHubLinear
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Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph
  • Implement UI components, playback functionality, and platform integrations based on product and design specifications
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and QA to deliver performant, user-friendly experiences
  • Integrate video playback solutions including HLS and server-side ad insertion (SSAI)
  • Optimize application performance across a variety of Roku device models
  • Debug issues, implement fixes, and monitor production app health
  • Contribute to app store submission processes and release management

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional experience developing Roku applications
  • Strong knowledge of BrightScript and SceneGraph architecture
  • Experience integrating video players, HLS streams, and analytics tools
  • Familiarity with Roku certification, packaging, and deployment workflows
  • Experience with advertising frameworks and SSAI is a plus
  • Strong debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with version control systems (GitHub preferred)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies for Roku apps is a bonus
  • Knowledge of cross-platform development for CTV (e.g., Fire TV, Apple TV) is a bonus
  • Why Join Us?
  • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.EEO statement :Recruiting Fraud Alert:To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from aHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonus

Additional Information

About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. We are seeking a talented and motivated Roku Developer to join our growing engineering team in Knoxville, TN. As part of our team, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and evolving our Roku applications that deliver high-quality video experiences to millions of users. This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-office collaboration.

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