Job Summary: As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you’ll build a world-class platform for our customers by solving complex technical problems and building systems that run at scale. You will play a critical role in developing code and solving problems independently while shaping our next-gen solutions that drive our company's mission forward. We seek candidates with a passion for crafting elegant code and building innovative software solutions.
About the team: Join our team to build and optimize world-class video playback experiences for millions of users on Desktop browsers, Smart TVs (like webOS, Tizen, and VIDAA), Mobile browsers etc. If you’re passionate about streaming technology and delivering smooth, high-quality playback, join us!
Key responsibilities:
Design and build scalable, resilient microservices that power JioStar’s ad tech stackOwn end-to-end delivery of complex backend projects, from technical design to deployment and monitoringWrite high-quality, maintainable code, and ensure rigorous testing and fault toleranceDrive architectural decisions and influence long-term engineering strategy for the teamCollaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into tech solutionsTake ownership of operational excellence, including performance tuning, incident response, and root cause analysisMentor junior engineers, conduct technical deep dives and code reviews, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing
Skills and attributes for success:
Proficiency in Java, Golang, or PythonExperience designing and building distributed systems at scaleStrong understanding of storage systems, query performance, and caching strategiesHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), messaging systems (Kafka), and CI/CD pipelinesProven ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and manage delivery timelines in fast-paced environmentsYou are passionate about growing engineers and leading by exampleCurious about how advertising systems work and how to optimize them for user and business outcomes
Preferred education and experience:
Bachelors/master's in computer science or a related field with 4–6 years of experience in backend development