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Q&A With Roku Employees
We strive to make Roku a great place to work. We have high expectations and pay well in a competitive market. We’re independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust.
How employees describe working at Roku
Customer service to fix no Internet connection
very collaborative and welcoming, a true sense of innovation, commitment to expertise and the customer, very positive mutual respect amongst coworkers - makes for a very productive and innovative environment
The affordability of the device and the wide range of streaming apps available
I am a contractor. Only think I have to say is long work hours, if are finding for a work life balance place this is not yours.
Innovative approach to great user experience.
What it's like to work at Roku
- Roku employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
- Employees at Roku report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Roku have 3 meetings
- 77% of Roku employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Roku employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 63% of Roku employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Roku employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 63% of Roku employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Roku Employees
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What should I wear for an interview at Roku?
Whatever you feel is appropriate for a job interview.
Business casual
How's the work life balance at Roku?
Getting worse. Workload is increasingly exceeding bandwidth and working harder and longer is becoming the new norm
Great - times where you need to work late - but generally are considerate of your time.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Roku?
More focus; fewer projects with more focus on quality
Be transparent. Listen to others. Provide opportunities for women.
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Roku?
Varies. Depends on many factors.
What is the dress code at Roku?
From casual to business casual.
What's the interview process like at Roku?
Thorough, but fair. Do your homework.
Does Roku drug test or do a background check?
Background check: yes. Drug test: not sure.
What is the PTO policy at Roku?
No set number of days. You negotiate your paid time off requests with your manager.
What's the company culture like at Roku?
Professional, collaboration and team-oriented. Minimal politics.
What are you most excited about working at Roku?
The people I work with everyday are terrific. The products and the consumer space we're in is exciting.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Roku?
Challenging, but fair. Interviewers were friendly, courteous, and professional.
How do I do well in an interview at Roku?
Don't BS. Be transparent.
How long do the interviews usually take at Roku?
4-6 hours
How would you compare interviewing at Roku to other places you've interviewed?
Harder
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Roku?
Met a variety of people... engineers, PM, managers. Heard back within a week.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Roku?
Have you ever fired anyone? Why?
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Roku?
Design process? Design philosophy? Present takehome design exercise.
What are your coworkers at Roku like?
Everybody is very friendly. They don't like making waves, so they don't usually give their true opinions on matters. Not a lot of leadership demonstrated.
What do people at Roku think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Smart and insightful, but too hands on; org is paralyzed waiting on his approval and weigh-in on too many things.
What benefits does Roku provide?
Medical, dental, vision, etc.
How does Roku make decisions around promotions?
Manager recommends it, upper level execs approve/deny
How's the vacation policy at Roku?
Negotiate your time off with your manager; not set number of days
How much and how often do raises happen at Roku?
Depends on your performance
What's the best part of your job at Roku?
Love the people with whom I work
What are the team outings like at Roku?
Few and far between
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Should I work at Roku?
37% of Roku employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 21% are neutral and 42% would not recommend working at Roku to their friends.
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passive |
| 42% | Detractors |
