Senior Software Engineer - Roku Video Players

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About Crunchyroll

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About the Role

In the role of Senior Software Engineer, you will report to the Engineering Manager of Web Video Players.

As a Software Engineer on our Roku video player team, you will actively contribute to the design, development, and optimization of our Roku video player library. You will take ownership of key features and improvements, ensuring high-quality code and performance. You'll collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, Product, and QA teams to help shape our technology roadmap and achieve our goals. You'll be a part of an international team of 100+ client engineers, where your contributions will help maintain Crunchyroll's position as the premiere Anime streaming service.

We are considering applicants for the location(s) of Mexico City, MX

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Contribute to the design and implementation of software solutions for Brightscript-based video player development
• Collaborate on the definition and development of technical solutions that improve existing features or enhance architectural quality, such as optimizing performance, scalability, and user experience for Crunchyroll’s Roku video player.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and areas of improvement in the codebase that impact user experience or development efficiency, and work with senior engineers to propose and implement solutions.
• Maintain high coding standards and follow best practices in Brightscript development, contributing to a culture of engineering excellence within the team.
• Participate in design and code reviews, providing feedback to ensure high-quality Roku product delivery and alignment with architectural strategies across the team.
• Support a culture of operational excellence by focusing on efficient and maintainable engineering practices in your day-to-day work.
• Stay updated on industry trends and Brightscript development technologies by researching and comparing new tools and frameworks to help keep our Roku platform competitive.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• You are passionate about Brightscript development and the streaming space, with 8+ years of industry experience developing in Brightscript.
• You are committed to upholding excellence in operations, delivery, and engineering practices.
• You have experience developing and maintaining consumer-facing Roku applications.
• You have contributed to Brightscript solutions that serve millions of global users.
• You have worked closely with product and program management to support technology roadmaps and project goals.
• You can demonstrate experience collaborating with senior engineers and team leads to drive Brightscript development initiatives.
• You apply sound judgment to balance trade-offs between performance, scalability, and user experience.
• You have familiarity with multimedia frameworks and protocols like MPEG-DASH, HLS, and video streaming technologies.

About the Team

The "Video Player" team is a growing team of international engineers and technology leaders passionate about providing a world class streaming experience for our millions of Anime fans across the world. We provide and maintain solutions on all major device platforms. Your contributions on this team are front and center to our millions of fans, affecting the daily success of our company.

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• Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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