About the job
About Crunchyroll
Founded by anime enthusiasts, Crunchyroll is dedicated to delivering the rich art and culture of anime to an enthusiastic global community. Serving over 100 million fans across more than 200 countries and territories, we connect them with the captivating stories and characters they adore. Our offerings include online streaming, theatrical releases, gaming, merchandise, events, and more, all powered by the beloved anime content.
Join us and be a part of shaping the future of anime!
Crunchyroll, LLC operates as a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both part of the Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
About the Role
As a Software Engineer II on the Playback Services team, you'll report to the Senior Engineering Manager. In this position, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services that enhance the video playback experience for Crunchyroll’s diverse audience of anime fans.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and implementing backend services and APIs for video playback and configuration.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including product, design, and QA to deliver high-quality features.
- Participating in code reviews and contributing to the improvement of code quality and system architecture.
- Debugging and resolving moderate to complex issues related to video delivery and service health.
- Taking ownership of small to mid-sized features or components, guiding them from design to deployment.
- Adhering to and contributing to engineering best practices around testing, documentation, and deployment.
You will closely collaborate with senior engineers to enhance your technical and systems thinking skills.

