About the job
About Crunchyroll
Founded by passionate fans, Crunchyroll is dedicated to bringing the art and culture of anime to an enthusiastic global community. With over 100 million anime and manga fans across more than 200 countries and territories, we connect them with the stories and characters they love. Whether through online streaming, in-person events, theatrical releases, games, merchandise, or more, our platform is at the heart of the anime experience.
Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of anime!
Crunchyroll, LLC operates as an independent joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment based in the United States and Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both part of the Sony Group Corporation based in Tokyo.
About the Role
As Crunchyroll continues to expand and evolve, we present unique challenges and opportunities to support millions of anime fans worldwide. Our Crunchyroll Automation and Test Services (CATS) team develops tools for internal teams and external partners to automate the devices that fans use to enjoy Crunchyroll. This automation enables us to scale our partner network and share our love of anime with an even broader audience.
We utilize a full-stack development approach that includes hardware to interact with devices, local embedded software for device control, and cloud infrastructure to coordinate all devices. These tools allow our teams to replicate devices and operate them from anywhere in the world, as well as automate device testing to identify issues proactively before our fans do.
If you are a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys tinkering with Raspberry Pi or Arduino to automate aspects of your life, this position may be the ideal fit for you.
Core Responsibilities
- Create high-quality products while building collaborative partnerships with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in developing company-wide tools that serve the entire workforce, collaborating with peers to execute effectively.
- Design, develop, and maintain products, infrastructure, and integrations with third-party and internal services.
- Communicate technical ideas persuasively and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and operate fully integrated solutions that provide seamless end-to-end product experiences.
- Identify and develop innovative solutions that enhance our understanding of TV show quality and performance.

