Senior Technical Program Manager Full Time NEW

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.

About the team

The Players team at Roku is responsible for building and evolving Roku’s award-winning lineup of streaming sticks, set-top boxes, and streambars — the devices that millions of people rely on every day to access the content they love. We don’t just build hardware—we also develop new software features that deliver the best streaming experience on both new and existing Roku devices. Our team operates across the US and UK, collaborating seamlessly across time zones with external manufacturing partners, silicon vendors, and cross-functional teams across Roku to take products from concept through mass production. It is a fast-paced, hands-on team that values resourceful, pragmatic, and passionate people who deliver great products at scale.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager with deep experience in hardware program management and exposure to software development programs to join our Players team. This is an individual contributor role focused on driving consumer electronics products from concept through mass production. You will own end-to-end program execution across hardware development, manufacturing, and operations — coordinating with internal engineering teams and external partners across multiple time zones. The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing hardware programs at scale in the consumer electronics industry, has worked closely with contract manufacturers and component vendors, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. This is a unique opportunity for someone who combines technical depth with program management excellence and who is excited to help shape the next generation of Roku streaming devices.

For California Only – The estimated annual salary for this position is between $164,900 – $299,400 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own end-to-end program management for Roku player products, driving hardware development from concept through engineering validation, design verification, and into mass production
• Build and maintain detailed program schedules, track milestones, manage critical paths, and provide clear status reporting to stakeholders and leadership
• Coordinate across hardware engineering, mechanical engineering, software, quality, operations, creative, compliance, and other cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and on budget
• Track software feature completion, bug triage, and release readiness for new product launches
• Coordinate OS integration and certification testing timelines with hardware schedules
• Manage relationships with external manufacturing partners (ODMs/CMs), component suppliers, and SOC vendors
• Proactively identify hardware program risks — design maturity, tooling readiness, supply chain constraints, and schedule pressure — and develop mitigation strategies
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) conversations to optimize product cost, quality, and manufacturability
• Facilitate cross-functional technical discussions, challenge assumptions, and drive data-driven decision-making
• Communicate program status, risks, and trade-offs clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels
• Drive post-mortems on build events and quality issues, feeding learnings back into processes and future programs
• Support vendor selection processes, RFQs, and negotiations in collaboration with operations and supply chain teams
• Develop and refine program management processes and tools to improve team efficiency and execution quality

We’re excited if you have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in hardware program management within consumer electronics or a related high-volume manufacturing industry
• Proven track record of managing consumer electronics products from concept through mass production at scale (millions of units)
• Deep understanding of hardware development phases from prototype through production and associated gate criteria
• Experience coordinating software development programs alongside hardware schedules, including OS integration and release management
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles and agile methodologies
• Experience managing relationships with ODMs, CMs, and component suppliers
• Strong technical foundation — ability to engage with mechanical designs, electrical schematics, manufacturing processes, and software development workflows
• Experience working across time zones with global teams and manufacturing partners, with flexibility for regular evening meetings
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex technical challenges into clear narratives for diverse audiences
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a data-driven approach to decision making
• Experience with AI tools for project management workflows, documentation, and data analysis
• An eye for detail, ensuring data passed between teams and systems is accurate and complete
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, or similar) and good knowledge of PLM concepts and tools, especially Propel
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable operating with a high degree of independence and ownership
• Willingness for some international travel for factory visits, build events, and supplier meetings
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training is valued
• Experience in streaming media devices, smart home products, or similar connected consumer electronics is highly desirable

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. 

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