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 is scaling globally, creating unique challenges and exciting opportunities to delight millions of anime fans worldwide. The Partner Engineering team, part of the larger Ecosystem Engineering organization, works with our growing network of partners and internal teams to ensure an exceptional experience for all Crunchyroll fans.
As a Staff Partner Engineer, you'll lead strategic technical integrations, optimize deployment processes, and collaborate with key partners to deliver outstanding user experiences. You'll be the technical point of contact for our partners, driving innovation and solving complex challenges with scalable, forward-thinking solutions
You will:- Lead cross-functional projects involving Product, Engineering, Business Development, Program Management, and Marketing.
- Improve and scale existing partner operations.
- Define and commercialize new partner-facing solutions and workflows.
- Accelerate new initiatives by building and iterating through the full product development cycle, prototyping, testing and launching successful features.
- Identify and bridge product gaps to enable seamless partner integration.
In the role of Staff Software Engineer, you will report to the Senior Manager, Partner Engineering. We are considering applicants for the location of San Francisco (in office 3 days a week).
About YouWe get excited about candidates, like you, because...
- You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- You have 12+ years of experience building and deploying complex systems in collaboration with external partners
- You have experience with modern web technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML5, React, and WebSockets
- You have a strong understanding of Client/Server architectures and scalable system design
- You have experience building backend services and APIs
- You have the ability to confidently engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- You have partner facing experience across technical and business domains
- You have experience integrating payment systems, metadata and other B2B APIs.
- You have platform development experience with Android TV, Apple TV, ChromeOS, or webOS (a strong plus)
- You have familiarity with embedded devices, OEMs, SoC providers, or pay TV operators (preferred)
The Ecosystem Engineering team at Crunchyroll plays a pivotal role in enhancing and expanding our users' experiences. We collaborate extensively with a diverse network of partners to integrate, test, deploy, and improve the Crunchyroll streaming application, content discovery APIs, and billing integration APIs over the entire device lifecycle using Crunchyroll tools and data. Situated at the crossroads of technology and business, we are dedicated to continually enabling experiences that delight anime fans across the globe.
We're focused on:
- Driving subscriber growth through new device integrations.
- Opening new acquisition and distribution channels.
- Delivering high-quality, consistent user experiences across all platforms.
- Innovating in the highly competitive global streaming market
In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:
- Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
- Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
- Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Health Saving 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!
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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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How does Crunchyroll ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Crunchyroll approaches compensation through a combination of market-based salaries, performance incentives, comprehensive benefits, retirement support, and employee recognition programs. As the company competes for talent across technology, entertainment, gaming, content, and digital media, it aims to provide a total rewards package that supports employees both professionally and personally.
- Compensation is designed to attract talent across diverse specialties: Crunchyroll hires employees across engineering, product management, data, content acquisition, localization, marketing, gaming, finance, legal, operations, and other functions. Many job postings include salary ranges, reflecting a structured approach to compensation based on factors such as role scope, experience, skills, and geographic location.
- Performance bonuses reward contributions and impact: Crunchyroll offers performance-based bonus opportunities for eligible employees, allowing compensation to be connected to individual performance, team success, and broader business objectives. This helps ensure employees are recognized for their contributions while supporting a pay-for-performance philosophy.
- Benefits strengthen the overall rewards package: Crunchyroll's total compensation approach extends beyond base salary. Employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage; mental health resources; life and disability insurance; parental leave; family medical leave; childcare benefits; pet insurance; commuter benefits; wellness initiatives; paid volunteer time; and flexible time off. These programs help support employees throughout different stages of life and career.
- Retirement benefits support long-term financial wellbeing: Crunchyroll offers a 401(k) plan with company matching, helping employees build long-term financial security alongside their regular compensation and bonus opportunities.
- Recognition programs celebrate employee achievements: In addition to compensation and bonuses, Crunchyroll offers employee recognition programs that acknowledge employee contributions and accomplishments. These programs reinforce a culture that values impact, performance, and appreciation.
- Career growth can support long-term earning potential: Employees are encouraged to develop new skills, take on expanded responsibilities, and pursue growth opportunities across the organization. Employees frequently highlight opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, work across multiple business functions, and build expertise in areas such as streaming, gaming, content, ecommerce, and technology. This focus on development can help support long-term career progression and earning growth over time.
- External signals:
- Employee feedback: Employee reviews frequently cite the overall benefits package, flexibility, and opportunity to work within a mission-driven entertainment company as positive aspects of the employee experience. (Glassdoor)
Bottom line: Crunchyroll supports competitive compensation through a combination of market-based salaries, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, retirement support, employee recognition programs, and career development opportunities. Together, these elements help create a total rewards package designed to attract, retain, and support employees across a wide range of disciplines.
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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.
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