Senior Computational Linguist
RokuField United States; San Jose, California$213k – $225kPosted 18 March 2026
Tech Stack
Job Description
Teamwork makes the stream work.
Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
What you'll be doing
Develop models to extend voice support to languages other than English.
Design and implement language support for new Roku features and functionality.
Collect and analyze spoken and written language data to improve our models, capturing a wide variety of expressions in rule-based or machine-learned systems.
Maintain existing systems, recognizing issues and applying the right tools to debug and solve problems.
You are required to have
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Linguistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
5 years progressive experience in position, as a NLM Engineer, NLP Engineer, Speech and Language Analyst, Analytical Linguist, or related occupation.
Will also accept a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Linguistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field plus 3 years of experience in position, as a NLM Engineer, NLP Engineer, Speech and Language Analyst, Analytical Linguist, or related occupation.
Must have at least 2 years of prior work experience in each of the following:
Spoken natural language applications
Core linguistics: semantics, syntax, morphology, phonology, phonetics, discourse and dialogue
Rule-based grammars and machine learning for NLP
Cleaning, manipulating, and analyzing large natural language data sets
Scripting programming languages
Version control and collaborative software development
Telecommuting permitted: may work at various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.
The annual salary for this position for CA only is $212,500 - $225,250.
Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.
This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.
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Our Hybrid Work Approach
Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.
Benefits
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
Accommodations
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