Senior Software Development Engineer

7018 Jiostar India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

7018 Jiostar India Private Limited in Bengaluru is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build world-class platforms and optimize video playback experiences for millions of users. You will solve complex technical problems and lead the design of front-end systems using frameworks like React.js and Next.js.

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of professional experience, expertise in TypeScript, and deep knowledge of web development standards. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in modern web development.
• Expert-level knowledge of TypeScript, React/Next.js, and CSS-in-JS.
• Deep hands-on experience with HTML5 video players and SDKs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex front-end systems using modern frameworks.
• Optimize web applications for speed and scalability.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

TypeScript

React.js

Next.js

CSS-in-JS (styled-components/Tailwind)

HTML5 video players

Webpack

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Shaka Player

HLS.js

Video.js

Dash.js

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Software 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 Player 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

• Lead the design of complex front‑end systems using modern frameworks (React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript preferred) and state management libraries.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and Core Web Vitals, including startup time, rebuffering, memory usage, rendering performance, errors, and engagement.
• Ensure a seamless experience across desktop browsers, mobile web, and Smart TV web platforms (Tizen, webOS).
• Conduct rigorous code reviews and mentor junior/mid‑level engineers on best practices and design patterns.
• Partner with Product Managers and UX Designers to translate wireframes into high‑quality, reusable components.
• Integrate player UI with video playback engines (HTML5, MSE, EME).
• Design and integrate analytics and observability frameworks to track key metrics such as startup time, buffering ratio, rebuffer frequency, bitrate changes, playback failures, and user engagement, enabling data‑driven performance optimization and rollout decisions.
• Triage production issues, debug and resolve under pressure, delivering timely fixes that minimize customer impact.
• Ensure web security best practices, including XSS prevention, CSP, CORS, secure media playback, and DRM‑related attack vectors.

Skills and Attributes

• 4+ years of professional experience in modern web development.
• Expert‑level knowledge of TypeScript, React/Next.js, and CSS‑in‑JS (styled‑components/Tailwind).
• Deep hands‑on experience with HTML5 video players and SDKs such as Shaka Player, HLS.js, Video.js, and Dash.js, including customization of UI, buffering logic, error handling, and ABR behavior.
• Expert knowledge of HLS and MPEG‑DASH, including manifest structure, segmenting, DRM, and adaptive bitrate.
• Hands‑on experience with modern build systems (Webpack, Vite, Rollup), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright).
• Strong ownership mindset with bias for performance and reliability, and ability to debug and resolve production issues under pressure.
• Team player who mentors and collaborates across disciplines.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 4+ years of web development experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JioStar India Private Limited (formerly Star India Private Limited) is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity, and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.