Software Engineer, Crunchyroll
Roku
$164-205k
+ Performance bonus
3 days a week in office
Streaming service for anime and manga
Be an early applicant
Streaming service for anime and manga
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$164-205k
+ Performance bonus
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create experiences for anime and manga fans, and to enable them to connect through the content they love.
Role
Who you are
- Experience: 4-6 years of professional software development experience, with significant experience in Roku development
- Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, make architectural decisions, and influence best practices within the team
- Advanced Problem Solving: Expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues, with a proactive approach to identifying potential risks
- Mentorship: Proven experience mentoring junior developers and contributing to the overall skill development of the team
- Collaboration: Strong ability to work with remote teams and manage dependencies across multiple stakeholders
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience with video streaming technologies, DRM, and content delivery networks (CDN)
- Experience with Unit-testing frameworks (Rooibos)
- Experience with automated testing frameworks for Roku applications
What the job involves
- We are seeking a skilled Roku Software Developer to join our team
- As a key contributor, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining high-performance Roku channels and applications
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to deliver top-notch streaming experiences
- Develop and Maintain Roku Applications: Design, develop, and optimize Roku channels using BrightScript and SceneGraph, ensuring high performance and user experience
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to understand requirements and deliver solutions that align with business goals
- Code Reviews and Best Practices: Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and adhere to best practices in coding standards and software architecture
- Debugging and Issue Resolution: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in Roku applications, ensuring smooth and error-free operation
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest Roku development trends, tools, and technologies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development process
- Documentation: Write and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for new and existing features
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping them grow their skills and understanding of Roku development
Our take
In recent decades, anime - encompassing Japanese, Korean, and Chinese animation 0 has transitioned from a niche interest to a formidable industry, boasting a global market worth approximately $30B. Despite this growth, distribution has historically posed challenges, with series and films often reaching overseas audiences through disparate channels, if at all. Crunchyroll emerged to address this issue by consolidating the largest collection of anime into a single streaming service.
Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll in 2021 for $1.75B expanded the platform's reach, integrating Sony's extensive animation library into its offerings. this move also positioned Crunchyroll for heightened competition against streaming giant Netflix, known for its substantial investments in anime production and acquisition. Currently, Crunchyroll maintains an unrivaled library of anime content, boasting over 44,000 episodes that have attracted over 0M paying subscribers.
While Crunchyroll initially offered a free, ad-supported tier to its vast community, it appears poised to phase out this option, transitioning to a subscription-based model for all new series. Despite this shift, the platform has implemented a global reduction in fees to stimulate subscription uptake. The success of this strategy remains to be seen, but past experiences with companies like Hulu suggest that it may drive subscription growth and mitigate piracy
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Mar 2010
$0.8m
EARLY VC
Feb 2008
$4.1m
SERIES A
Total funding: $4.9m
Company benefits
- Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually
- Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self
- Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Health Saving Account HSA program
- Health care and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) plan, with employer match
- Employer paid commuter benefit
- Support program for new parents
- Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!
Company HQ
Miracle Mile, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Kun Gao
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founded Crunchyroll in 2006 and served as CEO/General Manager/Board Member until 2018. Previously the founder and CTO of Frappr.com as well as a Product Engineer at HOT or NOT.
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