Embracing Crunchyroll’s Values as a Software Engineer
Introduction
Today, I want to share a significant part of my life — my time as a software engineer at Crunchyroll. This company is exceptional, and I’m thrilled to tell you about what makes it unique — our firm dedication to our company’s values.
Crunchyroll’s values aren’t just fancy words; they’re the principles that shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define how we interact with one another. Come with me as I break down these values and share what they mean to me as a software engineer.
Courage — Navigating the Code World
In software engineering, courage means something special. It’s not about battling villains but about facing complex coding challenges, embracing innovation, and stepping out of our coding comfort zones.
At Crunchyroll, courage inspires us to take on ambitious projects, voice our ideas, and explore new technologies boldly. As software engineers, we know that courage isn’t about having bug-free code or a challenge-free path; it’s about coding and solving problems despite the obstacles. When we conquer our coding fears, we unleash our full potential.
Curiosity — Fueling Innovation with Code
Curiosity is a close friend of every software engineer. It’s what drives us to seek knowledge, learn new coding languages, and relentlessly chase innovation. At Crunchyroll, we celebrate curiosity because it’s the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding, even in the world of code.
I’ve seen firsthand how curiosity fosters an environment where diverse coding perspectives are not only welcomed but actively encouraged. Through curiosity, we gain a deeper understanding of our community’s coding needs and preferences. We grow as engineers when we embrace our innate curiosity and continually seek ways to improve our code.
Service — Crafting Code for the Community
Service deeply resonates with software engineers at Crunchyroll. It’s about more than just writing code; it’s about serving our community with humility, knowing that the code we create profoundly impacts our users’ lives.
Every line of code we write serves our community of anime fans. Whether we’re improving the streaming experience, optimizing the user interface, or creating tools for better content delivery, service is at the heart of our coding journey. In serving, we bring joy and belonging to our users.
Kaizen — Code with a Growth Mindset
In software engineering, kaizen fits perfectly with our values. It’s a Japanese term meaning “continuous improvement,” and it’s firmly ingrained in Crunchyroll’s coding culture. It’s about having a growth mindset and being open to change and evolution in our coding practices.
During my time here, I’ve seen kaizen in action. It drives us to innovate constantly, refactor our codebase, and adopt new coding methodologies. We don’t settle for stagnant code; we commit to continual forward progress. Kaizen reminds me that there’s always room for improvement and growth, both in our code and in ourselves as engineers.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Crunchyroll’s values aren’t just words on paper; they’re the essence of who we are as software engineers. Courage, curiosity, service, and kaizen aren’t just values — they’re the foundation of our coding journey.
I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of a team that lives and breathes these values daily. They inspire us to write better code, create more efficient systems, and build an environment where everyone can thrive, from our engineering team to our user community.
Thank you for joining me on this journey through Crunchyroll’s values from the perspective of a software engineer. I hope they resonate with you as much as they do with me. Here’s to courage, curiosity, service, and kaizen — values that make Crunchyroll not only an exceptional place to work but also a cherished platform for anime fans worldwide.
