Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

Video Players

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll

1,001-5,000 employees

Streams anime, manga, and Asian dramas

Compensation Overview

$227k - $283.7k/yr

+ Performance Bonus + Employer Matched Retirement Savings + Time-off Programs + Progressive Health Benefits and Perks

Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA

This position is hybrid, requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Web Development
Requirements
  • 15+ years industry experience
  • Experience sustaining core values of excellence in operations, delivery, and engineering
  • Experience as a developer, technical leader, and architect of front end customer facing applications
  • Experience developing solutions used by millions of users
  • Experience working with product and program peers to establish technology roadmaps
  • Experience leading technology leaders and driving important engineering programs
  • Expertise in multimedia frameworks and protocols, such as MPEG-DASH and HLS
  • Hands-on experience developing in multiple code stacks - mobile, web, backend, db, infrastructure
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of the next-generation video player library
  • Establish relationships across Engineering, Program Management, Product, and QA to help establish the technology roadmap

Crunchyroll specializes in streaming anime, manga, and Asian dramas for a global audience. It operates on a subscription-based model, offering both free ad-supported content and premium memberships that provide benefits like early episode access and high-definition streaming. Crunchyroll stands out from competitors like Netflix and Hulu by focusing exclusively on niche content that appeals to dedicated fans of Asian pop culture. In addition to streaming, the company generates revenue through merchandise sales and has begun producing original anime series. Its goal is to build a loyal community around its platform while catering to the specific interests of anime enthusiasts.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Global anime popularity boosts Crunchyroll's potential subscriber base expansion.
  • Collaborations with Aniplex enhance Crunchyroll's content library and market position.
  • Exclusive premieres and events drive subscriber growth and brand loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from niche services like HIDIVE could draw away Crunchyroll's audience.
  • Unauthorized streaming sites threaten Crunchyroll's subscription model.
  • Japanese copyright law changes challenge Crunchyroll's ability to secure diverse content.

What makes Crunchyroll unique

  • Crunchyroll focuses exclusively on anime and Asian dramas, unlike general streaming services.
  • It offers both ad-supported and premium ad-free memberships, catering to diverse audience needs.
  • Crunchyroll produces original anime series, enhancing its unique content library.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Employer Paid Commuter Benefit

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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