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Must have8
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
12+ years of experience building and deploying complex systems in collaboration with external partners
Experience with modern web technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML5, React, and WebSockets
Strong understanding of Client/Server architectures and scalable system design
Experience building backend services and APIs
The ability to confidently engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Partner facing experience across technical and business domains
Experience integrating payment systems, metadata and other B2B APIs
Nice to have2
Platform development experience with Android TV or browser based TV platforms
Familiarity with embedded devices, OEMs, SoC providers, or pay TV operators
Skills
JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
HTML5
React
WebSockets
Android TV
B2B APIs
Benefits
Flexible PTO
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Commuter benefit
Parental leave
Pet insurance
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 act as the technical point of contact for our partners, driving innovation and solving complex challenges with scalable, forward-thinking solutions.
Responsibilities
In this high-impact role, you will:
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Lead cross-functional projects involving Product, Engineering, Business Development, Program Management, and Marketing.
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Improve and scale existing partner operations.
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Define and commercialize new partner-facing solutions and workflows.
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Accelerate new initiatives by building and iterating through the full product development cycle, prototyping, testing, and launching successful features.
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Identify and bridge product gaps to enable seamless partner integration.
You will report to the Senior Manager of Partner Engineering and must be based in the London Area. This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in the office (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).
About You
We’re excited about candidates who bring:
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A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
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12+ years of experience building and deploying complex systems in collaboration with external partners.
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Experience with modern web technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML5, React, and WebSockets.
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Strong understanding of Client/Server architectures and scalable system design.
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Experience building backend services and APIs
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The ability to confidently engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Partner facing experience across technical and business domains
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Experience integrating payment systems, metadata and other B2B APIs.
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Platform development experience with Android TV or browser based TV platforms
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Familiarity with embedded devices, OEMs, SoC providers, or pay TV operators
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.
We’re focused on:
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Driving subscriber growth through new device integrations.
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Opening new acquisition and distribution channels.
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Delivering high-quality, consistent user experiences across all platforms.
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Innovating in the highly competitive global streaming market
Situated at the crossroads of technology and business, we are dedicated to continually enabling experiences that delight anime fans across the globe.
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:
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Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
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Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
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Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
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Health Saving Account HSA program
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Health care and dependent care FSA
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401(k) plan, with employer match
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Employer paid commuter benefit
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Support program for new parents
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Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!
#LifeAtCrunchyroll
About our Values
We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value
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Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
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Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
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Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
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Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
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.
Hiring process
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