Senior UI Engineer: High-Performance Graphics & AI

Roku; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading streaming technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and optimize key systems for user experience. You will contribute to high-performance UI features and collaborate with cross-functional teams, impacting millions of users. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience, especially in UI frameworks, along with strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript and Python. This hybrid role promotes a collaborative environment with flexible working options.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement options (401(k)/pension)

Flexible working hours

Mental health and financial wellness support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience focused on UI frameworks or application development.
• Advanced skills in BrightScript (or JavaScript-like) and proficiency in Python.
• Experience using TypeScript is a plus.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with C++.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize systems that underpin Roku’s user experience.
• Build scalable UI features optimized for millions of users.
• Lead technical investigations and architect solutions.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into development workflows.
• Mentor junior developers through design reviews and pair programming.

Skills

Software engineering experience

UI frameworks

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

C++

Root cause analysis

Technical communication

AI applications

Job description

A leading streaming technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and optimize key systems for user experience. You will contribute to high-performance UI features and collaborate with cross-functional teams, impacting millions of users. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience, especially in UI frameworks, along with strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript and Python. This hybrid role promotes a collaborative environment with flexible working options.