Senior Software Engineer, Frontend

Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. 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.

Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime

Crunchyroll, 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.

As a Senior Software Engineer on our Display Framework Engineering team, you will contribute to the design, development and optimization of our server driven presentation framework that drives all of our customer facing SVOD client device applications. You will take ownership of key features and improvements, ensuring high-quality code and performance. You'll collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Product, and QA teams across the globe 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.

In the role of Senior Software Engineer, you will report to the Engineering Manager, Display Frameworks.

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

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain both frontend and backend components of our display framework.
• Lead design and architectural discussions and make critical decisions regarding system design.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements.

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

• You have extensive experience with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• You have proven expertise in front-end, back-end, or full-stack development.
• You have a strong understanding of modern frontend frameworks (Vue preferred).
• You have experience with backend development using and serverless architectures.
• You are proficient in writing unit and integration tests.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with WebSockets.
• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, CloudFront).
• Knowledge of serverless architectures.
• Experience with Vue and Vuetify.
• Experience with Pinia.
• Experience with YJS and CRDTs.
• Experience with SDET practices.

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• Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
• Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
• Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
• Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

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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.

Crunchyroll, 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.

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