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Engineering Manager - Web Video Player

Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community of over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories.
$204,015 - $255,019
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
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Description For Engineering Manager - Web Video Player

As the Engineering Manager for the Web Video Player team at Crunchyroll, you will oversee the design, development, and optimization of our next-generation video player library. You will lead and grow a team of skilled engineers while advocating for our core values of operational excellence, engineering quality, and effective delivery. You'll establish relationships across Engineering, Program Management, and Product to drive projects and help deliver our technology roadmap.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading, mentoring, and growing a team of video player development engineers
  • Fostering a culture aligned with core values
  • Conducting regular one-on-one meetings focused on performance and career development
  • Overseeing complex video player projects
  • Ensuring best practices in software development
  • Driving continuous improvement in video player performance and reliability
  • Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Communicating project status to senior management
  • Participating in hiring and acting as a spokesperson for the engineering team
  • Keeping up-to-date with industry trends

You'll report to the Director of Video Players and be part of an international team of 100+ client engineers. This role offers the opportunity to work on solutions used by millions of users and contribute directly to the success of Crunchyroll's streaming experience.

Crunchyroll offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible time off, health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and more. Join us in shaping the future of anime and help everyone belong!

Last updated a year ago

Responsibilities For Engineering Manager - Web Video Player

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers specializing in video player development
  • Foster a culture aligned with core values
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings focused on performance and career development
  • Oversee design, implementation, and delivery of complex video player projects
  • Ensure best practices in software development
  • Drive continuous improvement in video player performance and reliability
  • Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Communicate project status to senior management
  • Participate in hiring and act as a spokesperson for the engineering team
  • Keep up-to-date on industry trends

Requirements For Engineering Manager - Web Video Player

JavaScript
  • 5+ years industry experience
  • 2+ years of leadership experience
  • Experience as a developer, technical leader, and architect of front-end customer-facing applications
  • Experience developing solutions used by millions of users
  • Experience working with product and program peers to establish technology roadmaps
  • Experience leading technology leaders and driving important engineering programs
  • Hands-on experience developing in multiple code stacks - mobile, web, backend, db, infrastructure

Benefits For Engineering Manager - Web Video Player

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Flexible time off
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Health Saving Account (HSA)
  • Health care and dependent care FSA
  • Support program for new parents
  • Pet insurance
  • Performance bonus

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