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Senior AI DevOps Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$128K - $165K/yr

About the role The mobile team ships the Roku Remote, Smart Home, and Howdy apps on iOS and Android. You own the CI/CD pipeline and QA automation infrastructure for the mobile engineering team. Your ...

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What is the difference between Remote Roku Developer vs Remote Smart TV App Developer?

AspectRemote Roku DeveloperRemote Smart TV App Developer
Required CredentialsProficiency in BrightScript, XML, and APIsKnowledge of platform-specific languages (e.g., Tizen, WebOS, or Android TV SDKs)
Work EnvironmentRemote, primarily focused on Roku platformRemote, across various smart TV platforms
Industry UsageMedia streaming, entertainment servicesBroad entertainment, retail, and information services
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for streaming app development skillsCompared for cross-platform smart TV app development

The Remote Roku Developer specializes in creating and maintaining streaming apps specifically for Roku devices using BrightScript. In contrast, a Remote Smart TV App Developer works across multiple smart TV platforms, requiring knowledge of various SDKs and languages. While both roles develop TV applications remotely, Roku developers focus solely on Roku's ecosystem, whereas smart TV developers have a broader platform scope.

What are some common challenges faced by remote Roku developers, and how can they be effectively managed?

Remote Roku developers often face challenges such as debugging on physical devices, staying updated with Roku's evolving SDKs, and ensuring consistent performance across different Roku models. To manage these challenges, it's crucial to use Roku's developer tools like the Roku Device Web Inspector and to participate in online developer communities for troubleshooting and updates. Regular communication with product managers and QA teams also helps align development goals and quickly resolve issues that arise during distributed teamwork.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Roku Developer, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Roku Developer, you need expertise in BrightScript programming, a solid understanding of Roku's SceneGraph framework, and experience with streaming media platforms. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, continuous integration tools, and the Roku SDK is typically required, along with knowledge of APIs and cloud-based services. Strong problem-solving abilities, clear remote communication, and self-motivation are vital soft skills for success in a distributed development environment. These capabilities ensure efficient delivery of high-quality Roku applications, seamless collaboration with remote teams, and the ability to rapidly resolve technical challenges.

What is a Remote Roku Developer?

A Remote Roku Developer is a software engineer who specializes in designing, building, and maintaining applications for the Roku streaming platform while working from a remote location. They use languages such as BrightScript and SceneGraph to create channels and interactive features for Roku devices. These developers often collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance and a seamless user experience on Roku apps. Working remotely allows them flexibility while contributing to projects from anywhere in the world.
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Senior AI DevOps Engineer

Senior AI DevOps Engineer

Roku

Austin, TX • Remote

$128K - $165K/yr

Other

Posted 4 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for iOS and Android on GitLab CI.

  • Automate release mechanics including code signing, versioning, and app store uploads to minimize manual steps.

  • Build and maintain self-healing automation and device orchestration systems to maximize reliability and utilization.


Job description

About the team 

Join a high-performing, innovative team that plays a pivotal role in Roku's mission to be the best TV streaming platform in the world. Our team is responsible for delivering intuitive, high-quality mobile applications that enhance the way millions of users interact with Roku devices globally. We pride ourselves on creating products that "just work" - seamlessly and effortlessly. This commitment to excellence is driven by a collaborative, inclusive, and results-oriented culture where your contributions will directly impact the user experience of millions. If you're passionate about building products that feel magical and intuitive, this is the team for you.

About the role 

The mobile team ships the Roku Remote, Smart Home, and Howdy apps on iOS and Android. You own the CI/CD pipeline and QA automation infrastructure for the mobile engineering team. Your role will use AI to design and build a completely autonomous, self-healing CI/CD and QA automation pipeline for multiple products with millions of users.  You treat AI as your primary design tool not an add-on.  Every system you build should minimize human intervention, from code push to app store submission. You'll own CI Pipeline Architecture: the path from git push to a green or red signal. Your job is to make that path fast, reliable, and cheap. That includes QA Automation & Device Orchestration: the software systems that schedule, monitor, and recover the test infrastructure.

What you'll be doing 
  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for iOS and Android on GitLab CI
  • Architect pipeline stages for fail-fast execution: cheapest checks first (lint, compile, static analysis), expensive checks last (device farm tests)
  • Build smart test routing: analyze MR diffs to determine which tests need physical devices and which can run on emulators, so 80% of MRs never touch the device farm
  • Build flaky test detection and quarantine systems.  Classify failures as infrastructure-caused vs. code-caused so engineers trust the signal
  • Automate release mechanics: code signing, versioning, TestFlight/Play Console uploads, dSYM and mapping file management.  The goal is zero manual steps between merge and app store submission
  • As agent-authored MR volume grows, ensure pipelines absorb the increase without degrading speed or starving human-authored MRs of resources
  • Build the device reservation and orchestration system that assigns devices to CI jobs, prevents contention, and maximizes utilization without manual scheduling
  • Design self-healing automation: health checks detect unresponsive devices, trigger remote recovery via API, and re-register them no human intervention required
  • Define the device compatibility matrix which firmware/model combinations require real hardware, and which can run on emulators
  • Implement priority-based test routing: device-touching MRs get farm time, UI-only MRs never queue for a device
  • Use AI to identify failure patterns, predict infrastructure issues, and continuously optimize pipeline performance 
Were excited if you have 
  • 5+ year's operating CI/CD infrastructure at scale, preferably GitLab CI
  • Ability to travel up to 20%
  • Deep understanding of mobile build systems (Xcode/xcodebuild, Gradle) and mobile-specific CI challenges (code signing, provisioning, multi-platform builds)
  • Strong scripting (Python, Bash) and ability to build internal tooling reservation systems, health monitors, pipeline analytics dashboards
  • Advanced proficiency with AI-assisted development (Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or equivalent) you use AI as your default approach to writing code, building systems, and solving infrastructure problems
  • Experience designing autonomous, self-healing systems that detect, diagnose, and recover from failures without human intervention
  • AI-first problem solving where your instinct is to automate with AI before adding manual process or headcount
  • Obsession with developer experience.You measure your success by how fast and reliably engineers get feedback, not by how complex your infrastructure is
  • Data-driven decision making.  You measure failure rates, waste rates, device utilization, and pipeline duration and you use those numbers to prioritize your work

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent) for managing cloud and on-premises infrastructure
  • Working knowledge of WiFi and BLE protocols enough to understand why tests that exercise radio communication behaves differently from pure software tests
  • Experience with mobile test automation frameworks (XCUITest, Espresso, Appium) not to write tests, but to understand what they need from infrastructure
  • Experience scaling CI for high-volume, automated code generation (agentic engineering, bot-authored MRs) 

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