Senior Database Engineer

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, helping them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in‑person, streaming video, theatrical, games,, events, or 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

Crunchyroll is growing and changing, presenting unique challenges and opportunities to support millions of anime fans around the world. The Data Engineering team provides seamless help to our internal stakeholders, ensuring an exceptional experience for all Crunchyroll fans.

As a Senior Database Engineer for the Data Engineering team, you will maintain and enhance the reliability of our data infrastructure. Your work will directly impact the availability and performance of our data services, enabling the organization to make data‑driven decisions. You will collaborate with data engineers and software engineers to develop and drive 100 % automation and best practices for deep monitoring and alerting.

In the role of Senior Database Engineer, you will report to the Director of Data Engineering and will work from either Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because…

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

You have 8+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, database operations, or a related role with a focus on data platforms, data stores, and data operations.

You have experience with the AWS cloud platform and its data‑related services.

You are proficient in monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, CloudWatch, DevOps Guru, DB Performance Insights).

You are proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java).

You have a strong understanding of various performance metrics both at a high level and at a low level like disk / IO saturation.

You have experience in identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in the system.

You have a strong understanding of database internals such as index types, schemas, and query plans.

You have a strong understanding of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and experience managing large‑scale data infrastructures.

You have basic knowledge of automation frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation).

You have basic knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and DataOps practices.

You have experience with data governance, compliance, and lifecycle management.

You have strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.

You can work independently, own projects, and collaborate effectively with the team to shape the vision of the data engineering organization.

You have strong communication skills and can mentor and guide junior engineers.

About the Team

The Database Engineering team ensures the reliability, scalability, and performance of our data infrastructure. We focus on standardizing and implementing monitoring and alerting across all datastores, keeping databases up‑to‑date, and automating key processes to enhance operational efficiency. We lead efforts to keep databases high‑availability, automate monitoring and compliance, and continuously improve load testing and data governance practices.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to working with fun, passionate, and inspired colleagues, you will enjoy the following benefits and perks :

Competitive compensation package, including salary and performance bonus potential paid annually

Flexible time‑off policies you can tailor to your needs

Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) program

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) plan with employer match

Support program for new parents

Pet insurance and pet‑friendly office spaces

The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on location, experience, and performance. The range listed is one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards and may include bonuses, retirement savings, time‑off, and other benefits.

193,000 - $241,000 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 we do. Our core values are :

Courage : When we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.

Curiosity : It is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.

Kaizen : 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. 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.

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