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!
We are seeking a skilled Roku Software Developer to join our team. As a key contributor, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining high-performance Roku channels and applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to deliver top-notch streaming experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Maintain Roku Applications: Design, develop, and optimize Roku channels using BrightScript and SceneGraph, ensuring high 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.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 4-6 years of professional software development experience, with significant experience in Roku development.
- Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, make architectural decisions, and influence best practices within the team.
- Advanced Problem Solving: Expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues, with a proactive approach to identifying potential risks.
- Mentorship: Proven experience mentoring junior developers and contributing to the overall skill development of the team.
- Collaboration: Strong ability to work with remote teams and manage dependencies across multiple stakeholders.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with video streaming technologies, DRM, and content delivery networks (CDN).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with Unit-testing frameworks (Rooibos)
- Experience with automated testing frameworks for Roku applications.
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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