Software Developer In Test, Crunchyroll
$106.8-133.5k
Streaming service for anime and manga
Job no longer available
Streaming service for anime and manga
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$106.8-133.5k
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
- 2+ years of Quality Automation or Software Development experience, with a concentrated focus on API Automation experience
- 2+ years of experience building software with Javascript/Typescript or a similar object-oriented programming language
- Hands-on experience writing automation using frameworks like Appium, Selenium, or Playwright
- Experience testing Roku (or mobile device)
- Experience with whitebox testing
- Previous knowledge of working with globally distributed teams, and willingness to meet with partners in different time zones
- BS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
What the job involves
- As a Software Developer in Test (SDET) within our Video Experience Team, your primary mission is to uphold the highest standards of quality in our video releases, enhancing the experience for our global fans
- You'll serve as a cornerstone in the software development and quality assurance process, channeling your efforts into the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of automated testing frameworks and tools
- You will collaborate with software engineers, quality assurance teams, and partners to ensure top-tier, reliable software delivery. You'll also integrate test automation into feature development, addressing complex challenges, optimizing performance, and enhancing the user experience, all contributing to Crunchyroll's fanbase growth
- In the role of Software Developer Engineer In Test Video Engineer, you will report to the QE manager
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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Insights
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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