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Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love. Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Core to lead the development and maintenance of the shared systems, tools, and pipelines that power our iOS, tvOS, and visionOS applications. This role is pivotal in driving the technical vision, roadmap, and operational excellence of our Apple platform infrastructure. You will lead an accomplished group of engineers focused on scalability, reliability, performance, and developer efficiency — enabling our feature teams to deliver best-in-class experiences to millions of users. As the Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Core, you will mentor, inspire, and grow the team while ensuring we deliver robust, high-quality infrastructure that supports business goals and technical standards. You will have ownership over platform-wide systems, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and alerting solutions, and developer tooling. You will be a key contributor to strategic technical decisions and will partner closely with engineering leadership to shape the future of our Apple ecosystem. This is a hybrid position and we are considering applicants for the location(s) of Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA. You will report to the Director of Engineering, Apple and Android Platforms.
Responsibilities
- Run the day-to-day operations of the infrastructure engineering team and manage agile ceremonies such as grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers to adopt and maintain best practices, platform architecture standards, and scalable infrastructure solutions, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Define and execute the roadmap for shared Apple platform infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the needs of dependent feature teams.
- Work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, prioritize improvements, and communicate project progress and operational updates.
- Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting to ensure delivery of infrastructure initiatives.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and performance monitoring solutions to optimize development velocity and product stability.
- Drive operational excellence by managing system incidents, performing root cause analyses, and implementing long-term preventative measures.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and lead performance optimization efforts across the Apple platform stack.
- Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with team members to provide feedback, support career development, and maintain high team morale and productivity.
- Lead hiring and onboarding efforts to attract top infrastructure talent and expand the team's capabilities.
Key Qualifications
- Proven experience managing infrastructure or platform engineering teams, preferably in the Apple ecosystem (iOS, tvOS, visionOS).
- Strong technical background in CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitrise, CircleCI) and automation best practices.
- Hands-on experience with build systems, dependency management, and artifact distribution for Apple platforms (e.g., Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, xcframeworks).
- Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Datadog, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus) and alerting best practices.
- Deep understanding of performance profiling, crash reporting, and optimization strategies for Apple applications.
- Strong incident management skills, including root cause analysis and postmortem facilitation.
- A track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.
- Exceptional communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with modern agile practices and a track record of delivering infrastructure initiatives on time and within budget.
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.
- Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
- Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Health Saving Account HSA program
- Health care and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) plan, with employer match
- Employer paid commuter benefit
- Support program for new parents
- Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!
The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.
Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA $219,000—$265,000 USD
The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.
Pay Transparency - San Francisco, CA $243,000—$285,000 USD
About Our Values
We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value
- 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.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business. 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. Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? Please check out our Hiring FAQs:
https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights:
https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf
Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from @crunchyroll.com email account.
About Crunchyroll
Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love. Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Core to lead the development and maintenance of the shared systems, tools, and pipelines that power our iOS, tvOS, and visionOS applications. This role is pivotal in driving the technical vision, roadmap, and operational excellence of our Apple platform infrastructure. You will lead an accomplished group of engineers focused on scalability, reliability, performance, and developer efficiency — enabling our feature teams to deliver best-in-class experiences to millions of users. As the Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Core, you will mentor, inspire, and grow the team while ensuring we deliver robust, high-quality infrastructure that supports business goals and technical standards. You will have ownership over platform-wide systems, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and alerting solutions, and developer tooling. You will be a key contributor to strategic technical decisions and will partner closely with engineering leadership to shape the future of our Apple ecosystem. This is a hybrid position and we are considering applicants for the location(s) of Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA. You will report to the Director of Engineering, Apple and Android Platforms.
Responsibilities
- Run the day-to-day operations of the infrastructure engineering team and manage agile ceremonies such as grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers to adopt and maintain best practices, platform architecture standards, and scalable infrastructure solutions, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Define and execute the roadmap for shared Apple platform infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the needs of dependent feature teams.
- Work closely with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, prioritize improvements, and communicate project progress and operational updates.
- Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting to ensure delivery of infrastructure initiatives.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and performance monitoring solutions to optimize development velocity and product stability.
- Drive operational excellence by managing system incidents, performing root cause analyses, and implementing long-term preventative measures.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and lead performance optimization efforts across the Apple platform stack.
- Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with team members to provide feedback, support career development, and maintain high team morale and productivity.
- Lead hiring and onboarding efforts to attract top infrastructure talent and expand the team's capabilities.
Key Qualifications
- Proven experience managing infrastructure or platform engineering teams, preferably in the Apple ecosystem (iOS, tvOS, visionOS).
- Strong technical background in CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitrise, CircleCI) and automation best practices.
- Hands-on experience with build systems, dependency management, and artifact distribution for Apple platforms (e.g., Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, xcframeworks).
- Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Datadog, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus) and alerting best practices.
- Deep understanding of performance profiling, crash reporting, and optimization strategies for Apple applications.
- Strong incident management skills, including root cause analysis and postmortem facilitation.
- A track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.
- Exceptional communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with modern agile practices and a track record of delivering infrastructure initiatives on time and within budget.
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.
- Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
- Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Health Saving Account HSA program
- Health care and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) plan, with employer match
- Employer paid commuter benefit
- Support program for new parents
- Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!
The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.
Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA $219,000—$265,000 USD
The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.
Pay Transparency - San Francisco, CA $243,000—$285,000 USD
About Our Values
We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value
- 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.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business. 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. Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? Please check out our Hiring FAQs:
https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights:
https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf
Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from @crunchyroll.com email account.
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Align your resume to broadcast infrastructure
Crunchyroll's Engineering Technician roles sit at the intersection of media workflows and live streaming systems. Highlight hands-on experience with encoding, signal routing, playout systems, or CDN infrastructure rather than generic IT support skills.
Target roles that match your visa category
F-1 OPT and CPT candidates should confirm the role meets STEM OPT extension criteria before applying. Crunchyroll operates in a STEM-eligible media technology space, but the specific job code on your offer letter determines USCIS eligibility for the 24-month extension.
Ask about LCA filing timelines before accepting
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before USCIS can process an H-1B petition. Ask Crunchyroll's HR team which law firm handles their filings and whether they use premium processing, since entertainment companies often have tight production calendars.
Prepare documentation that supports specialty occupation
Engineering Technician roles can face additional USCIS scrutiny around specialty occupation status. Gather degree transcripts, any industry certifications in broadcast technology or networking, and a detailed job description that connects your technical duties directly to your field of study.
Use Migrate Mate to surface open roles by visa type
Crunchyroll posts Engineering Technician openings across multiple teams at different times of year. Use Migrate Mate to filter current job listings by the visa types Crunchyroll sponsors, so you're applying to active roles that match your specific immigration status.
Time your application around H-1B cap deadlines
H-1B cap-subject registrations open in March each year. If you're transitioning off OPT, your employer must register you during that window. Missing it means waiting another year, so confirm Crunchyroll's internal HR submission deadlines well before USCIS opens registration.
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Does Crunchyroll sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Technicians?
Yes, Crunchyroll sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering Technician roles. The process requires your employer to file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL and submit an I-129 petition to USCIS. If you're cap-subject, sponsorship depends on selection in the annual H-1B lottery, which opens each March.
How do I apply for Engineering Technician jobs at Crunchyroll?
Search Crunchyroll's careers page directly, or use Migrate Mate to browse current Engineering Technician openings filtered by visa sponsorship type. Tailor your application to highlight technical experience relevant to streaming, broadcast, or media delivery infrastructure. Roles can vary across live operations, post-production support, and platform engineering teams.
Which visa types does Crunchyroll commonly sponsor for Engineering Technician roles?
Crunchyroll sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT visas for technical roles. Australian citizens on E-3 status and Canadian or Mexican nationals eligible for TN classification may find a more straightforward sponsorship path than H-1B candidates, since those categories are not subject to an annual lottery.
What qualifications are expected for Engineering Technician roles at Crunchyroll?
Crunchyroll typically looks for candidates with a background in electrical engineering, computer science, broadcast technology, or a related technical field. Hands-on experience with streaming infrastructure, encoding systems, or media operations is valued. Industry certifications in networking or broadcast engineering can strengthen your application, particularly for USCIS specialty occupation purposes.
How do I understand the visa sponsorship timeline for an Engineering Technician offer at Crunchyroll?
Timeline depends on your visa category. H-1B petitions filed with premium processing receive a USCIS decision within 15 business days of receipt. Standard processing takes several months. E-3 and TN applications can move faster since they don't require USCIS approval before your consular interview. Confirm internally which processing option Crunchyroll uses before signing your offer.
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