Remote Senior Software Engineer - Web Video Players

Description:

• As a Software Engineer on the web video player team, you will contribute to the development and optimization of the web video player library.
• You will take ownership of key features and improvements, ensuring high-quality code and performance.
• Collaboration with Engineering, Program Management, Product, and QA teams will be essential to help shape the technology roadmap and achieve goals.
• You will be part of an international team of over 100 client engineers, contributing to maintaining Crunchyroll's position as the premiere Anime streaming service.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing software solutions for web-based video player development.
• You will collaborate on defining and developing technical solutions that improve existing features or enhance architectural quality, focusing on performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Identifying performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement in the codebase will be part of your role, working with senior engineers to propose and implement solutions.
• You will maintain high coding standards and follow best practices in web development, contributing to a culture of engineering excellence.
• Participation in design and code reviews will be required to provide feedback and ensure web product delivery and agreement on architectural strategies.
• You will support a culture of operational excellence by focusing on efficient and maintainable engineering practices.
• Staying updated on industry trends and web development technologies by researching and comparing new tools and frameworks will be expected.

Requirements:

• You must have 8+ years of industry experience developing in JavaScript/TypeScript and a passion for web development and the streaming space.
• A commitment to upholding excellence in operations, delivery, and engineering practices is essential.
• Experience in building consumer-facing web applications is required.
• You should have contributed to web solutions that serve millions of global users.
• Collaboration with product and program management to support technology roadmaps and project goals is necessary.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with senior engineers and team leads to lead web development initiatives is expected.
• You must be able to balance trade-offs between performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Familiarity with multimedia frameworks and protocols like MPEG-DASH, HLS, and video streaming technologies is required.

Benefits:

• You will receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
• Flexible time off policies will allow you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
• You will have access to generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance.
• A Health Saving Account (HSA) program will be available to you.
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) will be provided.
• A 401(k) plan with employer match will be part of your benefits.
• An employer-paid commuter benefit will be included.
• There is a support program for new parents.
• Pet insurance is offered, and some offices are pet-friendly.