Staff Software Engineer, Partner Engineering

About Crunchyroll 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! About the role 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 You We 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) About the Team 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 Why you will love working at Crunchyroll 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 n ... (truncated, view full listing at source)