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We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.\nJoin our team, and help us shape the future of anime!\nCrunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.\nAbout the role\nIn the role of Senior Software Engineer, you will report to the Engineering Manager of Web Video Players.\nAs 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. 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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.\nWe are considering applicants for the location(s) of Mexico City, MX\nCore Areas of Responsibility\nContribute to the design and implementation of software solutions for Roku video player development\nCollaborate 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.\nIdentify 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.\nMaintain high coding standards and follow best practices in Typescript and Brightscript development, contributing to a culture of engineering excellence within the team.\nParticipate in design and code reviews, providing feedback to ensure high-quality Roku product delivery and alignment with architectural strategies across the team.\nSupport a culture of operational excellence by focusing on efficient and maintainable engineering practices in your day-to-day work.\nStay updated on industry trends and Roku development technologies by researching and comparing new tools and frameworks to help keep our Roku platform competitive.\nAbout You\nWe get excited about candidates, like you, because...\nYou are passionate about TV Application development and the streaming space, with 8+ years of industry experience developing in Typescript and/or Brightscript.\nYou are committed to upholding excellence in operations, delivery, and engineering practices.\nYou have experience developing and maintaining consumer-facing Roku or other consumer TV based applications.\nYou have contributed to Typescript and/or Brightscript solutions that serve millions of global users.\nYou have worked closely with product and program management to support technology roadmaps and project goals.\nYou can demonstrate experience collaborating with senior engineers and team leads to drive Roku development initiatives.\nYou apply sound judgment to balance trade-offs between performance, scalability, and user experience.\nYou have familiarity with multimedia frameworks and protocols like MPEG-DASH, HLS, and video streaming technologies.\nAbout the Team\nThe \"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.\nAbout our Values\nWe want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value\nCourage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.\n\nCuriosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.\n\nKaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.\nService. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.\n\nOur commitment to diversity and inclusion\nOur mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.\nWe 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.\nCrunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.\nQuestions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? Please check out our Hiring FAQs: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs\nPlease refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights: https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf\nPlease beware of recent scams to online job seekers. 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