Senior Front End Software Engineer

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.

About the role

As a Software Engineer in the Fan Experiences organization, you will contribute to the development and optimization of our web-based Crunchyroll apps on desktop web, living room devices and game consoles like PlayStation, Xbox & Nintendo Switch. You will take ownership of key features and improvements, ensuring high-quality code and performance. You'll collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Product, and QA teams across the globe to help shape our technology roadmap and achieve our goals. You'll be a part of an international team of 100+ client engineers, where your contributions will help maintain Crunchyroll's position as the premiere Anime streaming service.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office per week) that will report to the Engineering Manager.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Contribute to the design and implementation of software solutions for web-based app development.
• Collaborate on the definition and development of technical solutions that improve existing features or enhance architectural quality, such as optimizing performance, scalability and user experience for Crunchyroll’s applications.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and areas of improvement in the codebase that impact user experience or development efficiency, and work with engineering leadership and your team to propose and implement solutions.
• Maintain high coding standards and follow best practices in web development, contributing to a culture of engineering excellence within the team.
• Participate in design and code reviews, providing feedback to ensure web product delivery and agreement on architectural strategies across the team.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• You are passionate about web development and the streaming space, with 8+ years of industry experience developing in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• You have experience building consumer-facing web applications.
• You have contributed to web solutions that serve millions of global users.
• You have worked with product and program management to support technology roadmaps and project goals.
• You are committed to upholding excellence in operations, delivery, and engineering practices.
• You can demonstrate experience collaborating with senior engineers and team leads to lead web development initiatives.
• You balance trade-offs between performance, scalability, and user experience.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience developing web based applications with frameworks like React, Angular or Vue.js
• Previous experience building web applications for resource constrained hardware in different form factors.
• Familiarity with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, RTL, Cypress, Selenium
• Familiarity with CSS preprocessors such as Sass or Less
• Familiarity with build tools such as Webpack and Vite
• Familiarity with backend technologies such as Node.js and RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with video-related technologies such as HLS, DASH, HTML5 Video
• Familiarity with OOP, SOLID, DRY, TDD
• Experience with Redux, MobX or RxJS
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

About the Team

The Fan Experiences Org is a growing team of international engineers and technology le