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!
As a Contract Technical Recruiter at Crunchyroll, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our engineering and technical teams across the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of technical recruiting, strong experience partnering with hiring managers, and a consultative, metrics-driven approach. You will be trusted to influence hiring decisions, manage complex searches, and deliver exceptional client and candidate experiences.
You will…
Lead end-to-end recruiting for technical roles across APAC (e.g., Software Engineers, QA, Data, Infrastructure), acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and stakeholders
Build and execute tailored sourcing strategies, leveraging data, market research, and competitive insights to attract both active and passive technical talent
Use recruiting metrics to analyze pipeline health, identify bottlenecks, and provide actionable insights to hiring managers and leadership
Manage strong relationships with hiring managers by setting expectations, providing market intelligence, and guiding them to make timely and informed hiring decisions
Deliver exceptional candidate management by ensuring a transparent, engaging, and inclusive experience throughout the process, with a focus on effectively closing top talent
Champion diversity and inclusion by driving balanced pipelines and equitable hiring practices across all technical searches
Take ownership of recruiting outcomes, driving urgency, accountability, and consistency across high-priority technical searches
Collaborate with the recruiting team to refine processes, share best practices, and contribute to scalable recruiting operations across APAC
In the role of Contract Technical Recruiter, you will report to the Director of Talent Attraction.
We are considering applicants for the location(s) of Hyderabad.
About You
We get excited about candidates, like you, because...
You bring 5+ years of technical recruiting experience in high-growth, fast-paced technology companies, with a focus on APAC markets
You have a proven ability to source, assess, and close technical talent across multiple disciplines and levels of seniority
You are metrics-driven, using data to track pipeline health, measure success, and inform recruiting strategies
You take a consultative, client-focused approach with hiring managers, building trust, influencing decisions, and ensuring alignment on talent needs and market realities
You demonstrate strong business acumen and deep knowledge of technical roles, skills, and evolving market trends in APAC
You consistently deliver an exceptional candidate experience, balancing relationship-building with effective closing strategies
You thrive in environments where ownership, adaptability, and urgency are critical to success
You are proficient in applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools; Greenhouse experience is preferred
You bring excellent communication and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly
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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.
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.
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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What We Do
At Crunchyroll, we deliver what anime fans love—anytime, anywhere.
With the world’s largest anime streaming library, we connect fans to the stories, characters, and creators they love. But Crunchyroll is more than just a destination to watch anime—it's a global ecosystem where anime lives and breathes beyond the screen.
From streaming and theatrical releases to merch, games, news, events, and music, we offer fans immersive experiences that celebrate anime culture in all its forms.
Headquartered in the U.S. with teams and reach across the globe, Crunchyroll is an independently operated joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex of Japan. This unique partnership gives us the power to scale globally while staying rooted in anime’s cultural origins, ensuring authenticity and access for fans everywhere.
We believe anime is more than entertainment—it’s a way of life. And we’re here to champion that passion every day.
Why Work With Us
We take the People Experience seriously here at Crunchyroll. Join a diverse team of talented, ambitious people who treat each other well and believe that how we win is just as important as winning.
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