Roku could be next in line to create its very own smart speaker. The company’s latest batch of job offers, and recent hires, have got Varietyspeculating that it may be prepping an Amazon Echo clone. Roku is currently advertising for multiple roles, with an eye on recruiting audio and voice experts. One open position for a senior software engineer claims the individual will be tasked with building the company’s “center of audio excellence.” It’s also on the hunt for a “voice user interface designer” who will act as its “expert on all things voice related.”
It comes as no surprise that another company may be interested in emulating the runaway success of the Amazon Echo, and (to a lesser extent) Google Home. After all, the likes of Samsung, Sony, and Sonos (to name a few) are all pushing or pursuing similar products. But, there’s also the possibility the flurry of vacancies could simply be linked to Roku’s existing line-up.
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