Senior Software Engineer, Video Transcoding
CrunchyrollSan Francisco, California, United States • California, United States • Dallas, Texas, United States
Posted September 24, 2025
193000 - 240000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Crunchyroll is a global anime streaming platform offering a vast library of anime content across various formats including streaming, theatrical releases, merchandise, games, news, events, and music. Headquartered in the U.S., Crunchyroll is an independently operated joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex of Japan, ensuring authenticity while scaling globally. The company celebrates anime culture through immersive experiences and champions the passion for anime as more than just entertainment.
Job Description
Crunchyroll is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the development of their anime streaming platform. The role involves building video ingestion, transcoding, and packaging workflows, collaborating with other teams, and mentoring future engineers. This position is part of a Video Platform team focused on powering the most critical Crunchyroll user experience.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience crafting software solutions
- Knowledge of video transcoding and content packaging workflows
- Experience with programming languages such as TypeScript, Go, Python and PHP
- Experience working with and building solutions within Amazon Web Services
- Experience building or maintaining deployments via GitHub Actions
- Experience with production monitoring software like New Relic or DataDog
- Expertise in crafting new solutions using current video streaming technologies
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving production critical issues
Benefits
- Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential
- Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self
- Health Savings Account HSA program
- Health care and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) plan, with employer match
- Employer paid commuter benefit
- Support program for new parents
- Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly