Software Engineer I, Android

About the role

You own the Android video player journey from intake to shipped builds. You design solutions, stabilize performance, and partner with global teams. Your work defines how millions stream anime on mobile. You will be responsible for architecting the core components that power playback on Android devices. This role requires a strong sense of ownership over the entire feature lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers. Your contributions will directly impact the viewing experience for a global audience. You will help drive the technical vision for mobile video delivery.

Key facts

What you'll do

Chart intake workflows and define stable video pipeline requirements.

Construct Android media components while balancing performance and user experience.

Examine profiling data to isolate playback issues and drive measurable improvements.

Refactor playback logic to support new formats and adaptive streaming behaviors.

Verify releases through rigorous testing and close collaboration with QA stakeholders.

Coordinate with product and engineering partners to align milestones and timelines.

Champion architectural improvements that strengthen long term platform stability.

Explore emerging streaming standards and assess their impact on viewer workflows.

Implement robust error handling and recovery mechanisms for diverse network conditions.

Optimize application memory and battery usage to ensure efficient background operation.

Integrate analytics instrumentation to track player performance and user interactions.

Maintain clear documentation for APIs and integration points used by other teams.

Lead technical investigations to resolve critical bugs affecting the viewing experience.

Partner with security teams to ensure compliance with content protection standards.

Requirements

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. You possess strong problem-solving skills and are comfortable debugging complex issues in distributed systems. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. You have a solid understanding of software development principles and best practices. You are able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You are authorized to work in Mexico without sponsorship. You have the right to work in Mexico without requiring sponsorship. You are legally authorized to accept employment in Mexico. You have the necessary documents to work in Mexico. You are not currently sponsored by another employer for work in Mexico. You are not on a work visa that restricts your ability to change employers.

Nice to have

Experience with Android media frameworks and ExoPlayer.

Knowledge of streaming protocols such as DASH, HLS, and SRT.

Familiarity with content delivery networks and edge computing concepts.

Understanding of media encoding and transcoding workflows.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.

Skills in automated testing frameworks for Android.

Exposure to analytics and monitoring tools for production systems.

Practical notes

Work

location: Mexico City, MX.

Engagement: Full-time.

Hours: Standard business hours may apply.

Travel: Not expected.

Visa: Not required.

Deadline: None specified.

About Crunchyroll, LLC

Crunchyroll, LLC is hiring for Software Engineer I, Android. The listing location is Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico.

This Software Engineer I, Android opening is posted for Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico.