Software Engineering Manager

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.

What is the role?

Roku is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead the multi-site Audio Software development team based in Aarhus, Denmark. In this role, you will own end-to-end software development and execution for audio pipeline and wireless audio distribution across multiple Roku device lines, partnering closely with SoC vendors, QA, and globally distributed engineering and product teams. You will serve as a dedicated people leader, actively engaging in your team members' personal and professional development, providing coaching and feedback, and fostering a supportive and collaborative team culture. This role requires a leader who is equally comfortable strategizing at the system level and diving deep into technical details when needed. You will drive the team through a transformation to enable broad use of agentic development across a large codebase and proprietary tools, staying at the forefront of AI tool advancements and their applicability in software and product development. You will also define and enforce engineering best practices for audio software, including code quality, design reviews, performance benchmarks, and regression prevention, while partnering with globally distributed leaders across hardware, firmware, software, and product management to align on priorities, schedules, and deliverables. 

For Denmark Only  - The estimated annual salary for this position is between DKK 910,000 - DKK 1,149,000 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 don't 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. We're looking for curious, adaptable builders who can show how they've used AI or automation to move faster, raise the bar, and scale their impact.