About
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.
Build the future of streaming with real ownership Join Roku’s 12-week Graduate Internship and accelerate your growth by solving complex engineering problems that power the world’s leading TV streaming platform. You’ll ship code, learn from senior engineers, and see your work make a visible impact for customers globally.
Why this program stands out
High-impact work, not side projects.
You’ll be matched to a scoped, production-grade project aligned to real business outcomes.
Clear success metrics.
Define and track
KPIs
with your team, so progress and value are obvious from day one.
Senior mentorship.
A dedicated senior engineer supervises your journey and gives you direct, actionable feedback.
Velocity + autonomy.
Expect rapid iteration, ownership of decisions, and a culture that favors building over bureaucracy.
Tech breadth + depth.
Exposure to
Core OS , Cloud Infrastructure , Advertising Technology , Platform Portability , Advanced Development , and ML —with opportunities to go deep where you’re strongest.
Global collaboration.
Partner with experts across the US and internationally (including Cambridge) on cross-functional initiatives.
What you’ll be doing
Own a scoped project end-to-end:
design, implement, test, and ship.
Define, agree, and track KPIs
that measure technical and business impact.
Collaborate effectively
across engineering, product, and partner teams to deliver outcomes.
Share learnings
broadly—write, demo, and document insights to level‑up others.
Leverage modern tech
including innovative AI applications where relevant to your project.
We're excited if you have
Pursuing a
MS preferred
in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Previous development internship experience
Strong fundamentals in
data structures, algorithms, OOD , and systems design.
Practical experience in
C/C++ ,Python, Bash, developing/debugging on Linux based embedded systems
Understanding of
Linux kernel concepts , multi-threading primitives, Linux tools, libraries and open-source development
Awareness of or experience with generative AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, OpenAI API) for enhancing development productivity.
Familiarity with one or more machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow , Tensorflow Lite, TensorflowMicro , PyTorch , or scikit-learn
through coursework or personal projects.
Exposure to Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Machine Learning , SDK/API design, and integration testing.
Comfort with Agile and collaborative tools ( JIRA , Confluence , GitHub ).
A builder’s mindset— creative , resilient , and proactive
with a bias to ship.
Demonstrated “real world” impact: shipped projects, prior internships, notable contributions (e.g., opensource, publications).
Program details
Duration: 12 weeks, Summer 2026
Locations: Boston, San Jose, New York, Austin (on-site expectations vary by team)
Project matching: Based on your skills, interests, and team needs—clearly defined, challenging to complete, and easy to start.
Career visibility: Understand what full-time life at Roku looks like through mentorship, collaboration, and showcasing your outcomes to engineering leaders and peers.
For California Only - The estimated hourly rate for this position is between $34 - $66 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.
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.
How to apply
Submit your resume and a brief note on the impact you want to make this summer. Include links to GitHub, portfolio, publications, or notable projects.
Highlight the systems you’ve built, the decisions you owned, and the measurable outcomes you drove.
Ready to build at streaming scale? Let’s talk.
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Languages
- English
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