Engineering Manager, Big Data Platform

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

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

About the team

Roku runs one of the largest data lakes in the world. We store over 70 PB of data, run 10+M queries per month, scan over 100 PB of data per month. Big Data team is the one responsible for building, running, and supporting the platform that makes this possible. We provide all the tooling needed to acquire, generate, process, monitor, validate and access the data in the lake for both streaming data and batch. We are also responsible for generating the foundational data. The systems we provide include Scribe, Kafka, Hive, Presto, Spark, Flink, Pinot, and others. The team is actively involved in the Open Source, and we are planning to increase our engagement over time.

About the role

Roku is in the process of modernizing its Big Data Platform. We are working on defining the new architecture to improve user experience, minimize the cost and increase efficiency. We are also working or building a strong technical team in Bangalore, India. Are you interested in helping us build this state-of-the-art data platform? Do you have experience building and leading Big Data teams? Do you have a proven record of designing, developing, and testing complex distributed systems? Are you active or interested in the Open Source? If you answered “Yes” to these questions, this role is for you!

What you will be doing

• Jointly with the team in US, you will be responsible for building and onboarding a strong 8-10 people Big Data platform team in Bangalore.
• Jointly with the team in US, you will be responsible for the overall team roadmap, quarterly planning, and project deliverables.
• You will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the team including hands on technical leadership, project planning, and team mentorship.

We are excited if you have

• 10+ years of relevant experience in the Big Data space; 5+ years in a management role.
• Proven record of building, evolving and mentoring teams.
• Strong experience working in an agile environment
• Extensive experience in Big Data space preferably with Spark, Presto/Trino, Iceberg, Hive/HMS.
• Strong experience in designing, leading highly complex distributed systems
• Strong expertise with cloud solutions/systems, specifically AWS and GCP
• Strong passion for technology and adding value to the bottom-line through technology.
• Track record of collaborating across multiple teams, driving cross functional initiatives, working closely with Product and Business functions.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• BS/MS degree in CS or equivalent

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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. 

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