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
IDX: 25 TOT: 51
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Roku?
Not difficult; your schedule is under your control
How do you feel about going to work at Roku everyday?
Varies day-to-day from excited and motivated to deflated and frustrated
What kind of people succeed at Roku?
No politics/ego, smart, collaborative, hard working, able to deal with ambiguity
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Roku?
Be an expert, leave your ego behind, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and have a very positive and constructive attitude
What unique perks and benefits does Roku provide?
Free lunches and great snack food and drinks
How much diversity is there among employees at Roku?
Diversity is on the rise, however we still need more diversity at the leadership level
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Roku?
Nothing... company is pretty transparent
How's the morale at Roku?
Inconsistent... bouncing between high and low
What is the best part about your compensation package at Roku?
There is no 401K matching and insurance plans are not the best.
What does the leadership team at Roku need to get better at?
Being strong leaders who stand up for their employees and know when to say no and how to stick to their guns.
What makes you most happy at Roku?
Great coworkers and shared appreciation for the product.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Roku?
Very, very fast paced and lots of unpredictability. You have to be a fast learner and fast worker to succeed.
is there work life balance and flexible work schedules at ROKU?
How are the benefits at Roku for employees in Engineering?
Roku's Engineering team rates their overall benefits a B and most of them think the perks are Good. 71% of Roku employees in Engineering say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Engineering also get Unlimited of paid vacation.
How's career growth and advancement at Roku?
33% of the same employees also feel like Roku is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Roku.
How are the managers at Roku?
Roku employees rate their manager a C+ or 68/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (88%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.








