Process
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks.
Talk with Recruiter, tech talk and Hackerrank with Engineer. Engineer interviewer offered little feedback during an implementation discussion. I justified my selection as being best for a time-constrained interview and he agreed. The interviewer was playing around in my code editor while I was typing, causing distractions and additional errors in my work. Finally, the interviewer was extremely dissatisfied that I did not use the other option that I had discussed, and that I did not select Python when I was told to solve in any language.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 65 interview experiences for the Roku Senior Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
Roku's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive37%
Neutral12%
Negative51%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Roku's Senior Software Engineer interview process.
Roku Work Experiences
5.0
An Exciting Ride
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 7, 2020
Pros: Many seasoned professionals are willing to listen to the pros and cons of an idea before making a decision.
A very open culture, giving you access to a lot of information, more than you may care to consume.
Leading an industry that is changing the mode of TV and entertainment consumption.
Cons: You may not agree with all decisions, but there will be merit to the arguments that went into them.
4.0
Good engineering teams
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 29, 2023
Pros: Good/interesting work. Less politics for engineering teams than most companies.
Cons: Low chance of raises and promotions.
5.0
One of the best companies I've worked for
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Saratoga, California, United States
November 14, 2014
Pros: Plenty of opportunity for career growth.
You will likely be temporarily pulled into other work areas from time to time, due to understaffing (the company just can't hire qualified people fast enough to keep up with growth).
There's a lot of "work family" attitude. Even during engineering-wide "pushes", you're likely to hear laughter during meetings. People are very driven and professional.
Cons: There will be occasional periods of high stress (not as much as most other companies, however, but some people may still have difficulty dealing with it).
There can be a lot of noise due to hallway conversations, not necessarily work-related (I'd rather work in the silence of my home, but I'm somewhat of an introvert, anyway).
Only a few people have the luxury of working from home.
- 5.0An Exciting RideSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 7, 2020Pros: Many seasoned professionals are willing to listen to the pros and cons of an idea before making a decision. A very open culture, giving you access to a lot of information, more than you may care to consume. Leading an industry that is changing the mode of TV and entertainment consumption.Cons: You may not agree with all decisions, but there will be merit to the arguments that went into them.
- 4.0Good engineering teamsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 29, 2023Pros: Good/interesting work. Less politics for engineering teams than most companies.Cons: Low chance of raises and promotions.
- 5.0One of the best companies I've worked forSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSaratoga, California, United StatesNovember 14, 2014Pros: Plenty of opportunity for career growth. You will likely be temporarily pulled into other work areas from time to time, due to understaffing (the company just can't hire qualified people fast enough to keep up with growth). There's a lot of "work family" attitude. Even during engineering-wide "pushes", you're likely to hear laughter during meetings. People are very driven and professional.Cons: There will be occasional periods of high stress (not as much as most other companies, however, but some people may still have difficulty dealing with it). There can be a lot of noise due to hallway conversations, not necessarily work-related (I'd rather work in the silence of my home, but I'm somewhat of an introvert, anyway). Only a few people have the luxury of working from home.
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