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Imagine a place where your work wasn't confined by "this is how everyone else does it", office politics or big company bureaucracy.  Instead you get to figure out the best way for you and the company to solve your work challenges.  The people are super smart, helpful and a genuine pleasure to work with.  The CEO is very innovative but super down to earth.  It's a very flat org - get more done with small teams. There are quarterly comp reviews, unlimited  time off and no performance reviews.  It's all about ownership of your work and making good decisions while collaborating with others in the company.  It's is not a place where you goof off and play games, or get massages.  It's not a place where everyone is after the next promotion.  They don't do charity work or have family parties.  But is that what a job is really about?  If you want to be challenged daily to make the the best product in a challenging new market at a place where you will be empowered to self manage yourself while working with a great team (and be paid well) - this is it. Hands down the best place I've ever worked.

Not a bad place to work.   Roku has a lot of good competent people.  Don't expect advancement (they tend to hire not advance) and don't take things personally.   

When some other team won't help you; it is not because they are jerks but because their management has told them to focus on something else and not get side tracked. (and yes some managers will tell their people don't talk to so and so)   You will have to learn to get management involved to make your problem or project a priority.

Clean out your cube every 6 month or so.  This is to get in the mind frame of this is just-a-job.  The job can end without warning.  That is OK.   

The politics are fierce and loyalty is not.   Just because you are doing a good job does not mean you are safe.  People who have been there for many years get fired just like that.

I worked for Roku for over 2 years in the companies warehouse. Raises were always promised but never given. The corporate office never really seemed to know what they were doing and failed to communicate important information to us multiple times. Except for a few, management never had the workers interest in mind. They looked out for themselves and there were even a couple times when their mistakes ended up getting blamed on their workers. If you're looking for a place where hard work and quality performance is acknowledged and rewarded don't go here.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people!  We were led by a very senior  team who encouraged high EQ, emotional intelligence and integrity.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
We went thru 3 RIFs starting in 2022...the severance was exceptional but it was hard to see most of our team laid off.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Open, transparent, collaborative teams who hold each other to high standards.  No formal tracking of vacation time and no one that I saw abused it.

1. First and foremost: GREAT people! Not only are Roku people fun to work with, but I've also been privileged to work with some of the most intelligent, thoughtful people in the tech field.
2. Compensation: Roku definitely pays at the top of the scale, and reviews this on a regular basis to ensure they keep the best minds in the industry.
3. Freedom to be productive: *most* managers at Roku respect your ability and integrity to produce (those who don't, generally aren't around long).
4. Extracurricular: Fun activities, both formal (company initiated) and employee activities. Not to mention, unlimited PTO (as long as you produce and have your projects up to date).

Little room to grow; up-selling on opportunities that never materialize; disjointed management style and inability to delegate responsibilities; 'gotcha' culture with individuals completely unable to take responsibilities for actions without fearing of losing their job; lack of transparency and direction; as one reviewer has said, they HATE mavericks and those who have ambition and passion (will find some way to hold he/she back), no sense of how to groom or maintain talent; ZERO diversity and inclusion. Disrespectful upper and tone deaf upper management. Lack of HR support.

The biggest con of this place is that we're meeting-heavy. But overall, I have a lot of job satisfaction. I've been here almost 6 years and know many colleagues who have been here even longer, and that's rare for silicon valley. There's always new stuff to work on, great colleagues, great technology, the industry is fun, and my boss and team are understanding of life balance. My boss has helped me grow in this role, as well.

Ok the thing about Roku is that they are cheap.   Don't look for pay increases.   After your stock allotment is vested then make your case and be prepared to walk.  Also be aware Roku does house cleaning from time to time and you can lose your job even though you were doing a good job.   It is nothing personal just someone cutting costs.   Be ready always.   Keep you desk clean so you can put your stuff in a box and leave in 20 min.  

Pros:
Great pay check, very few companies can beat it.
Used to be some of the most comfortable work spaces pre covid.
Reasonably priced lunch.

Cons:
Very short sighted middle management, they care about empire building at any cost.
Senior management is clueless about next steps and company direction.
The reward for good work is more work, without adjustment in pay

working here took years off my life. the leadership is abysmal. initiatives are prioritized and deprioritized at a whim. medical benefits are decent but don't expect many other benefits. "unlimited vacation" but that doesn't include corporate holidays so you get stuck working thanksgiving, Christmas, etc unless you "take a vacation day" which is frowned upon. 

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