We are looking for an experienced BrightScript / Roku Developer to build and maintain high-quality applications for the Roku platform. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with BrightScript, SceneGraph, Roku SDK, video streaming, and Connected TV application development.

The role requires a strong understanding of TV-first user experiences, media playback, performance optimization, remote navigation, and Roku certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Roku applications using BrightScript and SceneGraph
Build reusable SceneGraph components for TV-based user interfaces
Integrate Roku applications with REST APIs and backend services
Implement and optimize HLS / DASH video playback for live and on-demand content
Integrate DRM, subtitles, multiple audio tracks, and adaptive bitrate streaming where required
Implement Roku-specific capabilities including:

Deep linking
Roku Pay
Roku Advertising Framework (RAF)
Device capability detection
Local storage and registry

Build smooth remote-control navigation and focus management
Optimize application startup time, memory usage, rendering performance, and playback reliability
Debug application, network, DRM, and playback issues across different Roku devices
Implement analytics and telemetry for application and playback events
Develop automated tests and support device-level QA
Ensure applications meet Roku certification and publishing requirements
Collaborate with backend, video, product, design, QA, and DevOps teams
Participate in code reviews and define Roku development best practices

Requirements

4+ years of software development experience, with strong experience in Connected TV or media applications
Hands-on experience with BrightScript
Strong experience with Roku SceneGraph
Experience working with the Roku SDK and Developer Dashboard
Strong understanding of TV UI patterns and focus-based remote navigation
Experience consuming REST APIs and handling JSON
Hands-on experience with video streaming technologies such as:

HLS
MPEG-DASH
Adaptive bitrate streaming

Understanding of video playback lifecycle, buffering, seeking, and error handling
Experience debugging applications on physical Roku devices using Developer Mode and sideloading
Understanding of memory and performance constraints on Connected TV devices
Good knowledge of Git and modern software development practices

Benefits

Best-in-class salary: We hire strong talent and compensate accordingly
Proximity Talks: Meet and learn from designers, engineers, product leaders, and AI practitioners
Continuous learning: Work with a world-class team and stay close to the latest in AI, engineering, and product development
High-impact work: Build AI-first systems and products used at scale by global clients

About Us

Proximity is the trusted technology, design, and consulting partner for some of the biggest Sports, Media, and Entertainment companies in the world. We're headquartered in San Francisco and have offices in Palo Alto, Mumbai, and Bangalore.

Since 2019, Proximity has built high-impact, scalable products used by millions of users every day. Today, we are a global team of engineers, designers, product managers, and experts solving complex problems and building cutting-edge technology at scale.

Bright Script/Roku Developer