Full-Time

Director – Software Engineering

Android

Posted on 9/24/2024

Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming service for anime and dramas

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$220k - $275kAnnually

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

Senior, Expert

Culver City, CA, USA

Considering applicants for Culver City, CA or US-Remote.

Category
Android Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Software Testing
Java
Android Development
Requirements
  • 10+ years of applicable engineering/development experience
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a software engineering capacity
  • High-level understanding of Android development technologies, frameworks and languages
  • Demonstrated leadership in establishing code quality, software testing, and product reliability in Android development teams
  • Familiar with modern Android development tools and practices
  • Experience in aligning Android development strategies with business goals
  • Experience in creating development roadmaps
  • Experience in implementing and overseeing testing processes, test automation, continuous integration and delivery
  • Technology skills: Languages: Kotlin, Java
  • Experience with frameworks like Jetpack libraries
Responsibilities
  • Bring hands-on experience to mobile, tablet, automotive, living room devices, and partner devices
  • Foster a culture of excellence in operations, engineering, and delivery
  • Continue team development and collaboration
  • Build and manage global and cohesive teams while recognizing and nurturing talent
  • Create an environment where engineers feel motivated and supported

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. This dual revenue approach, combining advertising and subscription fees, allows Crunchyroll to cater to different audience segments. The company also sells merchandise related to anime and has started producing original anime series to attract more subscribers. What sets Crunchyroll apart from competitors like Netflix and Hulu is its exclusive focus on niche content that appeals to dedicated fans, fostering a strong community around its platform.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$4.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for anime merchandise boosts Crunchyroll's revenue from physical product sales.
  • App launches on Xfinity and Xumo expand Crunchyroll's accessibility and audience reach.
  • English dubs for popular series attract non-Japanese speaking audiences, broadening viewership.

What critics are saying

  • Locking One Piece episodes behind a paywall may alienate free-access users.
  • David Wald's departure citing 'abuses' could harm Crunchyroll's industry reputation.
  • High-priced Blu-ray collections may not appeal in a predominantly digital streaming market.

What makes Crunchyroll unique

  • Crunchyroll focuses exclusively on anime and Asian media, 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 offerings.

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