TEGNA · 5 hours ago
Roku Developer
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a Roku Developer to develop, maintain, and evolve Roku applications that deliver high-quality video experiences to users.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
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.
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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