About Crunchyroll

WE HELP EVERYONE BELONG. IT’S OUR PURPOSE.

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 a dynamic Engineering Site Director to lead our engineering teams and drive the growth and development of our technology initiatives at Crunchyroll. This high-level role requires a visionary leader with a proven track record in building and managing engineering teams within fast-paced environments. You will oversee all aspects of our engineering operations, including hiring plans, attrition management, and engineering effectiveness, all while fostering a positive and collaborative culture. You will collaborate with other engineering Directors based in the US on a set of key engineering initiatives.

In the role of Engineering Site Director, you will report to the VP, Technology Partnerships and R&D. We are considering applicants for the location of Mexico City.

Core Areas of Responsibility Site Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to the engineering team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Manage the growth of the site by overseeing hiring plans and promoting an effective workplace culture. Operational Excellence: Drive best practices in engineering effectiveness, ensuring high performance and productivity within the team. Develop and manage key performance indicators to measure success. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product management, design, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with business objectives. Culture Building: Foster a culture that emphasizes inclusion, diversity, and belonging. Implement initiatives that amplify core values and keep employees informed and engaged. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, including senior management and partners. Talent Management: Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent. Implement strategies that enhance team performance and engagement while minimizing attrition. Project Management: Oversee engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. The ownership of project deliverables remain with the leader of the functional team in the US. About You

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

You have 12+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles, with proven experience in scaling engineering teams fast-paced, high-growth environments. You have a strong understanding of engineering best practices and the ability to drive a performance-oriented culture. You have demonstrated success as a Director of Engineering or in a comparable leadership role, with experience scaling teams across all engineering verticals. You have experience setting up and leading small R&D teams, fostering innovation while effectively challenging engineers on their day-to-day work to maintain high standards. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You have a strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically and manage both day-to-day operations and long-term objectives. You have experience in talent management, recruitment, and retention strategies, including building diverse and inclusive teams. You have experience with global operations and familiarity with diverse workforce needs. You have a passion for innovation, technology, and a commitment to driving the future of entertainment You are a visionary leader with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives on the challenge of building something from scratch and scaling it to success.

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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.

Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

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.

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