Senior Software Engineer, Roku

Join Crunchyroll as a Senior Software Engineer, Roku

About the Role

Crunchyroll is seeking an experienced Roku Software Developer to join our dynamic team. As a key contributor, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining Roku channels and applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to deliver top-notch streaming experiences. This position reports to our Engineering Manager for Roku. While the preference for this role is to be in one of our offices in a hybrid model, we are also open to fully remote candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Roku Applications: Design, develop, and optimize Roku channels using BrightScript and SceneGraph, ensuring performance and user experience.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to understand requirements and deliver solutions that align with business goals.
• Code Reviews and Best Practices: Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and adhere to best practices in coding standards and software architecture.
• Debugging and Issue Resolution: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in Roku applications, ensuring smooth and error-free operation.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest Roku development trends, tools, and technologies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development process.
• Documentation: Write and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for new and existing features.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping them grow their skills and understanding of Roku development.

About You

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with significant experience in Roku development.
• Proficiency in BrightScript, SceneGraph, and other Roku development tools.
• Expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues, while proactively identifying potential risks.
• Proven experience mentoring junior developers and contributing to the overall skill development of the team.
• Strong ability to work with remote teams and manage dependencies across multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Pluses

• Experience with video streaming technologies, DRM, and content delivery networks (CDN).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for Roku applications.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud services.
• Experience with Smart Devices.

Why You Will Love Working at Crunchyroll

• Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
• Enjoy flexible PTO and time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
• Appreciate the generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance options for you and your family.
• Take advantage of our health saving account HSA program plus health care and dependent care FSA programs.
• Love that we offer an employer match on our 401(k) plan.
• Receive employer paid commuter benefit (for eligible employees).
• Appreciate the generous support program for new parents.
• Obtain pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

Pay Transparency

The pay range for this position is $140,000—$170,000 USD. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.

Our Values

We 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:

• 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.
• Service: We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
• Kaizen: We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.

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.