Software Engineer I, Android

Crunchyroll; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 430.144 - 602.202; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Crunchyroll is looking for a passionate Software Engineer I in Mexico City to contribute to the design, development, and optimization of their mobile video player library. You will collaborate with various teams to drive technology initiatives and ensure high-quality performance.

The ideal candidate has 0-2 years of experience in Kotlin or Swift development and is committed to engineering excellence. This role is vital for enhancing user experience for millions of anime fans.

Formación

• 0-2 years of industry experience developing in Kotlin or Swift.
• Experience developing and maintaining consumer-facing mobile applications.
• Familiarity with multimedia frameworks and protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to the design and implementation of software solutions for Android-based development.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and propose solutions.
• Participate in design and code reviews for quality assurance.

Conocimientos

Kotlin

Swift

Android development

Performance optimization

User experience improvement

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

In the role of Software Engineer I, you will report to the Engineering Manager – Mobile Video Players. As a Software Engineer on our Mobile video player team, you will actively contribute to the design, development, and optimization of our mobile 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. This role is based in Mexico City, MX.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• 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.

About You

• 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.

About the Team

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

About Our Values

• Courage – we believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
• Curiosity – we are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
• Kaizen – we have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
• Service – we serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

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.