Senior System Architect

About the role

The Roku TV Technology Engineering team drives innovation and develops proof-of-concept designs for next-generation TV features and reference architectures. Our focus areas include core TV technologies such as Picture Quality, Display, Audio, and System Architecture , with the goal of creating breakthrough solutions and bringing them to production. We are seeking a System Architect to join our growing Roku TV team in Hsinchu, Taiwan . Roku is looking for a Consumer Products System Architect with deep experience in TV system architecture, strong hands-on technical skills, and excellent communication abilities to collaborate across internal teams and external partners. This is a unique opportunity for a senior technical leader who thrives on independence, visibility, and responsibility. If you are curious, proactive, and comfortable making data-driven decisions in ambiguous situations, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will work closely with industry partners, SoC vendors, universities, ODMs, and component suppliers . Your responsibilities include:
• Innovate and define future TV system architectures in collaboration with Product Management, engineering teams, and external vendors
• Engage with SoC and component vendors to understand and influence their technology roadmaps
• Own and manage an innovation roadmap to integrate hardware differentiation into Roku OS
• Collaborate with Roku engineering teams to identify opportunities for unique user experiences and the hardware capabilities required to deliver them
• Design and prototype hardware and software proof-of-concepts using Roku reference designs and/or FPGA prototyping
• Stay ahead of technology and market trends
• Participate in standards bodies to help shape future industry standards
• Solve complex technical challenges impacting our users
• You will leverage your leadership skills, business acumen, and technical expertise in areas such as AI/ML, Picture Quality, Display, Audio, and Connectivity to set the system architecture direction for Roku TVs.
• We're excited if you have
• 10+ years of experience in leadership roles within TV engineering
• Proven track record in architecting system solutions for consumer products
• Hands-on experience in several of the following: AI/ML, SoC Architecture, Picture Quality, Video Processing, Display Technology, Audio Processing
• Strong understanding of hardware and TV manufacturing processes
• Solid knowledge of Linux, development tools, open-source software, and SoC development
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor presentations to different audiences
• Ability to prototype through both hardware (e.g., FPGA) and software
• Fluency in English and Mandarin
• Extensive network across technology partners, industry, and academia in relevant domains
• Strong understanding of TV component cost structures and emerging technologies that can reduce costs
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• #LI-AK1
• Our Hybrid Work Approach
• Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.

Benefits

Additional Information

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 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.

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