Software Engineer II, Playback Services
About the role
In the role of Video Playback Services Software Engineer 2, you will report to the Senior Engineering Manager, Playback Services.
We are considering applicants for the location(s) of Mexico City, Mexico.
As a Software Engineer II on the Playback Services team, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of backend services that power the video playback experience for Crunchyroll’s global audience of anime fans.
In this role, you will:
Design and implement backend services and APIs that support video playback and configuration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and QA to deliver high-quality features
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and system architecture
Debug and resolve moderate to complex issues related to video delivery, service health, or API behavior
Take ownership of small to mid-sized features or components, from design to deployment
Follow and contribute to engineering best practices around testing, documentation, and deployment
You will report to the Manager of Playback Services and work closely with more senior engineers to grow your technical and systems thinking skills.
About You
You're a great fit for this role if you:
Have 2–4 years of professional software development experience
Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Have solid experience with backend programming languages such as TypeScript, Go, or similar
Have hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP
Understand the fundamentals of video streaming, APIs, and backend service architecture
Are comfortable working independently on well-defined projects and collaborating in an Agile environment
Communicate effectively and are proactive in seeking feedback and mentoring more junior engineers when appropriate
About the Team
The Video Platform teams build the systems that power Crunchyroll’s most important user experience: watching video. From ingestion to playback, we work on highly scalable systems that deliver video across mobile, desktop, and connected devices.
The Playback Services team focuses on the backend systems that support the player, including configuration, telemetry, and playback optimization. As an SWE I, you’ll start contributing to these systems with guidance and grow your expertise over time
Why you will love working at Crunchyroll
In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate, and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy great benefits and perks
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