Software Engineer II, Apple Platforms

About the role

In the role of Software Engineer II, you will report to the Engineering Manager - Mobile Video Players.

As a Software Engineer on our Apple video player team, you will actively contribute to the design, development, and optimization of our Apple video player library. You will take ownership of key features and improvements, ensuring high-quality code and performance. You'll collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, Product, and QA teams 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.

We are considering applicants for the location(s) of Mexico City, MX

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Contribute to the design and implementation of software solutions for mobile video player 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 video player.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and areas of improvement in the codebase that impact user experience or development efficiency, and work with senior engineers to propose and implement solutions.
• Maintain high coding standards and follow best practices in Swift development, contributing to a culture of engineering excellence within the team.
• Participate in design and code reviews, providing feedback to ensure high-quality product delivery and alignment with architectural strategies across the team.
• Support a culture of operational excellence by focusing on efficient and maintainable engineering practices in your day-to-day work.
• Stay updated on industry trends and mobile development technologies by researching and comparing new tools and frameworks to help keep our video player platform competitive.

About You

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

• You are passionate about application development and the streaming space, with 3-5 years of industry experience developing in Swift.
• You are committed to upholding excellence in operations, delivery, and engineering practices.
• You have experience developing and maintaining consumer-facing mobile applications.
• You have worked closely with product and program management to support technology roadmaps and project goals.
• You can demonstrate experience collaborating with senior engineers and team leads to drive mobile development initiatives.
• You apply sound judgment to balance trade-offs between performance, scalability, and user experience.

Nice to Haves

• You have contributed to Swift solutions that serve millions of global users.
• You have familiarity with multimedia frameworks and protocols like MPEG-DASH, HLS, and video streaming technologies.

About the Team

The "Video Player" team is a growing team of international engineers and technology leaders passionate about providing a world class streaming experience for our millions of Anime fans across the world. We provide and maintain solutions on all major device platforms. Your contributions on this team are front and center to our millions of fans, affecting the daily success of our company.

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:

• Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
• Generous time off policies.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Support program for new parents

• Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

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