Full-Time

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Data Engineering, Platform

Updated on 3/13/2025

Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming service for anime and dramas

Compensation Overview

$175k - $210kAnnually

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

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | Dallas, TX, USA

This role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence in either San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Dallas.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Datadog
Python
NoSQL
SQL
Java
AWS
Terraform
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, database operations, or a related role with a focus on data platforms, data stores, data operations.
  • Extensive experience with AWS cloud platform and their data-related services.
  • Proficiency in monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, CloudWatch, DevOps Guru, DB Performance Insights).
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, Java)
  • Proficiency in automation frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation).
  • Strong understanding of various performance metrics both at a high level and at a low level like Disk/IO saturation.
  • Experience in identifying and eliminating the bottlenecks in the system.
  • Strong understanding of database internals like types of indexes, schemas, query plans.
  • Strong understanding of database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and experience in managing large-scale data infrastructures.
  • Strong understanding and hands-on implementation of CI/CD pipelines and DataOps practices.
  • Experience with data governance, compliance, and lifecycle management.
  • Ability to own and execute projects while effectively collaborating with the team to influence and shape the vision of the data engineering organization.
Responsibilities
  • Maintaining and enhancing the reliability of our data infrastructure.
  • Collaborating closely with data engineers and software engineers to develop and drive 100% automation, best practices for deep monitoring and alerting.

Crunchyroll specializes in streaming anime, manga, and Asian dramas for a global audience. It offers both free ad-supported content and premium memberships that provide benefits like early episode access and high-definition streaming. This subscription-based model, combined with advertising revenue and merchandise sales, allows Crunchyroll to cater to different audience segments. Unlike larger streaming services, Crunchyroll focuses exclusively on niche content, building a dedicated fanbase and community around its offerings. The company's goal is to engage and entertain anime enthusiasts while expanding its original content production.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$4.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing global interest in Japanese culture boosts Crunchyroll's potential audience.
  • Partnerships with gaming companies expand Crunchyroll's content and audience reach.
  • Increased demand for anime merchandise supports Crunchyroll's revenue diversification.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from niche streaming services could dilute Crunchyroll's market share.
  • New manga app faces competition from established platforms like VIZ Media.
  • Expansion into manga and gaming may stretch resources, affecting anime streaming quality.

What makes Crunchyroll unique

  • Crunchyroll focuses exclusively on anime and Asian media, unlike broader platforms.
  • It offers both ad-supported and premium ad-free memberships for diverse audience needs.
  • Crunchyroll produces original anime series, enhancing its unique content offerings.

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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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