Software Engineer Intern

at Roku

New York, United States

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.

Build the future of streaming with real ownership

Join Roku’s 12-week Graduate Internship and accelerate your growth by solving complex engineering problems that power the world’s leading TV streaming platform. You’ll ship code, learn from senior engineers, and see your work make a visible impact for customers globally.

Why this program stands out

High-impact work, not side projects. You’ll be matched to a scoped, production-grade project aligned to real business outcomes.
Clear success metrics. Define and track KPIs with your team, so progress and value are obvious from day one.
Senior mentorship. A dedicated senior engineer supervises your journey and gives you direct, actionable feedback.
Velocity + autonomy. Expect rapid iteration, ownership of decisions, and a culture that favors building over bureaucracy.
Tech breadth + depth. Exposure to Core OS, Cloud Infrastructure, Advertising Technology, Platform Portability, Advanced Development, and ML—with opportunities to go deep where you’re strongest.
Global collaboration. Partner with experts across the US and internationally (including Cambridge) on cross-functional initiatives.

What you’ll be doing

Own a scoped project end-to-end: design, implement, test, and ship.
Define, agree, and track KPIs that measure technical and business impact.
Collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and partner teams to deliver outcomes.
Share learnings broadly—write, demo, and document insights to level-up others.
Leverage modern tech including innovative AI applications where relevant to your project.

Teams hiring interns

Embedded Systems
Cloud Infrastructure
Web Development
Core OS
Advertising Technology
Advanced Development
Machine Learning
Partner Tools Engineering

You’ll thrive here if you have

Pursuing a MS preferred in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Previous development internship experience.
Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, OOD, and systems design.
Practical experience with one or more languages: C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust.
Familiarity with web technologies (HTML/CSS, React, Angular, Node.js) and modern systems/tooling (Linux, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD).
Awareness of or experience with generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI API) for enhancing development productivity.
Familiarity with one or more machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, Tensorflow Lite, TensorflowMicro, PyTorch, or scikit-learn through coursework or personal projects.
Exposure to Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Machine Learning, SDK/API design, and integration testing.
Comfort with Agile and collaborative tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitHub).
A builder’s mindset—creative, resilient, and proactive with a bias to ship.
Demonstrated “real world” impact: shipped projects, prior internships, notable contributions (e.g., opensource, publications).

Program details

Duration: 12 weeks, Summer 2026
Locations: Boston, San Jose, New York, Austin (on-site expectations vary by team)
Project matching: Based on your skills, interests, and team needs—clearly defined, challenging to complete, and easy to start.
Career visibility: Understand what full-time life at Roku looks like through mentorship, collaboration, and showcasing your outcomes to engineering leaders and peers.

For New York Only - The estimated hourly rate for this position is between $28 - $62 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 to apply

Submit your resume and a brief note on the impact you want to make this summer. Include links to GitHub, portfolio, publications, or notable projects.
Highlight the systems you’ve built, the decisions you owned, and the measurable outcomes you drove.

Ready to build at streaming scale? Let’s talk.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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