Roku Developer

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Roku Developer to join our growing engineering team in Knoxville, TN. As part of our team, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and evolving our Roku applications that deliver high-quality video experiences to millions of users. This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-office collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph


• Implement UI components, playback functionality, and platform integrations based on product and design specifications


• Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and QA to deliver performant, user-friendly experiences


• Integrate video playback solutions including HLS and server-side ad insertion (SSAI)


• Optimize application performance across a variety of Roku device models


• Debug issues, implement fixes, and monitor production app health


• Contribute to app store submission processes and release management

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience developing Roku applications


• Strong knowledge of BrightScript and SceneGraph architecture


• Experience integrating video players, HLS streams, and analytics tools


• Familiarity with Roku certification, packaging, and deployment workflows


• Experience with advertising frameworks and SSAI is a plus


• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with version control systems (GitHub preferred)


• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies for Roku apps is a bonus


• Knowledge of cross-platform development for CTV (e.g., Fire TV, Apple TV) is a bonus

Why Join Us?

At TEGNA, you’ll be part of an engineering organization driving the future of media across multiple platforms. Our team builds and supports high-scale applications that power storytelling and video delivery across web, mobile, and connected TV. Join us to create innovative CTV experiences that make a real impact.

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Benefits:

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement :

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]

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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.