Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Core

<div class="content-intro"><h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">About Crunchyroll</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!</p></div><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">About the Role</h3> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We are&nbsp;<span class="hl-blue-solid replace" data-highlight-id="d0415c1bbc5539178460e48786de4270-0">seeking</span> an experienced Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Core to lead the&nbsp;<span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="59bac2bead1a526b9f0d18084f6bbfd5-0">development and maintenance</span> of the shared systems, tools, and pipelines that power our iOS, tvOS, and visionOS applications. This role is <span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="d819f033643b59d9bd6854b5dddfded0-0">pivotal in</span> driving the technical vision, roadmap, and <span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="46a89461d2d2aeea950f8a5a0150795c-0">operational excellence</span> of our Apple platform infrastructure. <span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="677687208db6af771649468bf1be19b1-0">You will</span> lead an accomplished group of engineers focused on scalability, reliability, performance, and developer efficiency — <span class="hl-blue-solid replace" data-highlight-id="10542b69456757aac8576ee334e835a1-0">enabling our feature teams to deliver</span> <span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="e357852033419fd1a639e2b4d55528c8-0">best-in-class</span> experiences to millions of users.</p> <p>As the Senior Engineering Manager, Apple Core,&nbsp;<span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="59f3ea278529105b7edf4691eab0d464-0">you will</span> <span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="e17bbe29bb72838595b792b5b4967728-0">mentor, inspire, and grow</span> the team while ensuring we deliver <span class="hl-blue-underline replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="a14f0156bc8a1cc8a7d9335c050f880f-0">robust</span>, high-quality infrastructure that supports <span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="08fdd56dea9fe7e81c224dbe3314759e-0">business</span> goals and technical standards. <span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="76c1a926c6de5a5852536240b2dc5adb-0">You will have</span> ownership over platform-wide systems, CI/CD pipelines<span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="93d2ff66bd46105efe1cc39fe483572f-0">, monitoring and alerting</span> solutions, and developer tooling. <span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="1bc2ace3fdfa0b26bad9da4f982e7ca4-0">You will</span> be <span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="8d7b90b3a358ee4fcb98cece30cafd61-0">a key</span> contributor to strategic technical decisions and will partner <span class="hl-blue-underline replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="998e6099b7468ba9144bf8f6dfd5e059-0">closely</span> with engineering leadership to shape the future of our Apple ecosystem.</p> <p>This is a hybrid position and we are considering applicants for the location(s) of Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA. You will&nbsp;<span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="32e376f8ddc61120fa111d3e28e8baac-0">report to the Director</span> of Engineering, Apple and Android Platforms.</p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Run the <span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="fbd37a4e020670aff4baa7e30b1860fb-0">day-to-day</span> operations of the infrastructure engineering team and manage <span class="hl-grey-underline replace" data-highlight-id="d264361d7893f39f8eb73c84617fd9a4-0">agile</span> ceremonies such as grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.</li> <li><span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="22491bb7f3e5cd9dc071d2d5627abf31-0">Lead and mentor</span> a team of engineers to adopt and maintain best practices, platform architecture standards, and scalable infrastructure solutions, <span class="hl-blue-solid replace" data-highlight-id="b290b2d4250fd1befd0523a73d319c75-0">fostering</span> a collaborative work environment.</li> <li><span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="88476e9b6446168ff6c0768667ed39f6-0">Define and execute</span> the roadmap for shared Apple platform infrastructure, ensuring <span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="29fccaf9f3ad2b51b6e58514a8e63c74-0">alignment with</span> <span class="hl-blue-solid replace" data-highlight-id="930338eefbf441063a57219d64b9edc9-0">business objectives</span> and the needs of dependent feature teams.</li> <li>Work <span class="hl-blue-underline replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="34284878940684751c75a82936f77616-0">closely</span> with <span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="c2a3d535a67577913977f2cf36f29659-0">stakeholders</span> and <span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="f3af8d949fc47b4d2af0bd51df5ed859-0">cross-functional</span> teams to gather requirements, prioritize improvements, and communicate project progress and operational updates.</li> <li>Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting to ensure delivery of infrastructure <span class="hl-blue-solid replace" data-highlight-id="1b873fe5a5573123882dee25da644162-0">initiatives</span>.</li> <li>Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and performance monitoring solutions to <span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="efaa252d4bb4bcdc6cd89e73ed53dd79-0">optimize</span> development velocity and product stability.</li> <li><span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="e274f02d2817fd9d7f2e2f559c35deba-0">Drive</span> <span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="ffcf775baf541129ca86796af30703f0-0">operational excellence</span> by managing system incidents, performing <span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="2d1fd56006b9805c5df44b4cc96f6777-0">root</span> cause analyses, and implementing long-term preventative measures.</li> <li>Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and lead performance optimization efforts across the Apple platform stack.</li> <li>Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with team members to provide feedback, support career development, and maintain high team morale and productivity.</li> <li>Lead hiring and onboarding efforts to attract top infrastructure talent and expand the team's capabilities.</li> </ul> <h3><span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="6fd67d67a56df201125a3a1bb3bce0c7-0">Key</span> Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li><span class="hl-blue-underline replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="d9bf048f348438d9c7634cd014f6f424-0">Proven</span> experience managing infrastructure or platform engineering teams<span class="hl-red-underline delete" data-highlight-id="b1eaa512bf9e542d58f17ff15ab3d94c-0">, preferably</span> in the Apple ecosystem (iOS, tvOS, visionOS).</li> <li><span class="hl-blue-underline replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="f2db9ed62387e618ab4f6981982a186e-0">Strong</span> technical background in CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitrise, CircleCI) and automation best practices.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with build systems, dependency management, and artifact distribution for Apple platforms (e.g., Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, xcframeworks).</li> <li>Proficiency with <span class="hl-blue-solid replace" data-highlight-id="21558cd3a7ca2a96e9657eaaa88044eb-0">monitoring</span> and observability tools (e.g., Datadog, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus) and alerting best practices.</li> <li><span class="hl-blue-solid replace" data-highlight-id="9a0fcb1247f00a9b40a3ddbb5be3bfd0-0">Deep understanding of</span> performance profiling, crash reporting, and optimization strategies for Apple applications.</li> <li><span class="hl-blue-underline replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="613bfdc55dd8fc18e86c6baf8c4ff773-0">Strong</span> incident management skills, including root cause analysis and postmortem facilitation.</li> <li><span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="6013e6a528907c8ca4fb5a62645ad976-0">A track record of</span> mentoring and developing engineering talent.</li> <li><span class="hl-red-underline replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="b7378f9872be79f0cc964c8bb78fd1d1-0">Exceptional communication skills</span> for collaborating with <span class="hl-blue-underline replace" data-highlight-id="7d443003b0924783377961d8470b692b-0">technical and non-technical</span> <span class="hl-blue-solid replace_or_delete" data-highlight-id="c10e9ebc242821be2cbb0ea4c4347822-0">stakeholders</span>.</li> <li>Familiarity with modern <span class="hl-grey-underline replace" data-highlight-id="9e8e376d61fc69a172c1acf6e59d0a7b-0">agile</span> practices and <span class="hl-blue-solid replace" data-highlight-id="e51c7b751d963e6ded1fe225a62d6a4b-0">a track record of</span> delivering infrastructure <span class="hl-blue-solid replace" data-highlight-id="9b353119f7e8f7d0dd4d3a562c1b2760-0">initiatives</span> on time and within budget.</li> </ul> <h2>Why <span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="3a3878bd3b3d19e912e9acc3bf797791-0">you will</span> love working at Crunchyroll</h2> <p>In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, <span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="2da9b0c942420c8a95a154e133955b26-0">you will</span> also enjoy the following benefits and perks:</p> <div class="has-nudge" data-nudge-id="5d41cd39-43d3-47a3-9e0c-c7952462a671"> <ul> <li>Receive a great compensation package including salary plus <span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="11e12c316d477b6dfa9a27ff8457bd0c-0">performance bonus</span> earning potential, paid annually.</li> <li><span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="6ffe0c56c06ee8f7dfd7048b93c5a9a7-0">Flexible time off</span> policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.</li> <li>Generous <span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="f5759ddf909aeea5490d5ec4a13f5af4-0">medical, dental, vision</span>, STD, LTD, and <span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="0b184283f5f787edba790dce12b603c6-0">life insurance</span></li> <li>Health Saving Account HSA program</li> <li>Health care and <span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="7a0e1e200b1d473cf312f83ad5818fab-0">dependent care FSA</span></li> <li><span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="b1f59f22e2d73c491cbb97f925fc4e70-0">401(k) plan</span>, with employer match</li> <li>Employer paid <span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="dc1a960cf57d6540fa054772d7fd0e91-0">commuter benefit</span></li> <li>Support program for new parents</li> <li>Pet insurance and some of our offices are <span class="hl-green-solid warn" data-highlight-id="3b4d02b731e76a8b073f26aad097954d-0">pet friendly</span>!</li> </ul> </div> <p>#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></div><div class="title">Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$212,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$250,000 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></div><div class="title">Pay Transparency - San Francisco, CA</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$23,500</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$285,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">About our Values</h3> <p>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</p> <ul> <li> <p>Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.</p> </li> <li> <p>Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.</p> </li> <li>Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.</li> <li> <p>Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Our commitment to diversity and inclusion</h3> <p>Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity &amp; inclusion. It's just the way we do business.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><em data-stringify-type="italic">Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? Please check out our Hiring FAQs:&nbsp;</em><em data-stringify-type="italic"><a href="https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs">https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs</a></em></p> <p><em data-stringify-type="italic">Please refer to our&nbsp;Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights: <a href="https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf">https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf</a></em></p> <p>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.</p></div>