Software Engineer I, Android

Contribute to the design and implementation of software solutions for Android-based 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 Kotlin 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 Kotlin development technologies by researching and comparing new tools and frameworks to help keep our video player platform competitive.

You are passionate about application development and the streaming space, with 0-2 years of industry experience developing in Kotlin or 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 contributed to Android solutions that serve millions of global users.

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 Android development initiatives.

You apply sound judgment to balance trade-offs between performance, scalability, and user experience.

You have familiarity with multimedia frameworks and protocols like MPEG-DASH, HLS, and video streaming technologies.

(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.

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