Senior Software Development Engineer (Backend) - Viewer Experience

7018 Jiostar India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design and development of core systems powering its ad delivery, targeting, measurement and optimization. You will own large-scale backend projects end-to-end, drive architecture decisions, and mentor engineers to engineering excellence.

The role emphasizes solving hard distributed systems problems, autonomy, and shaping the future of a high-throughput, low-latency platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field with 4–7 years backend experience.
• Experience building scalable distributed backend systems.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, resilient microservices powering ad tech stack.
• Own end-to-end delivery from design to deployment and monitoring.
• Write high-quality, testable code with emphasis on fault tolerance.
• Drive architectural decisions and long-term engineering strategy.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Data Scientists and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Java

Golang

Python

Education

Bachelors/Master's in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kafka

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of core systems that drive JioStar’s advertising capabilities - from ad delivery and targeting to measurement and optimization. You’ll own large-scale projects end to end, operate with autonomy, and play a key role in shaping the architecture and future direction of our high-throughput, low-latency systems. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive on solving hard distributed systems problems and mentoring others toward engineering excellence.

About the team

At JioHotstar, the Viewer Experience (VX) org is at the heart of how millions discover, engage with, and fall in love with our platform. We own the end-to-end user journey—from first app launch to daily habit loops—across Search, Personalization, Watch Experience, Interactivity, and more. We blend world-class engineering, ML, design, and data to deliver a seamless, personalized, and engaging OTT experience at massive scale. If you're passionate about building immersive, intelligent, and performant user experiences that delight a billion users, join us in shaping the future of streaming.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, resilient microservices that power JioStar’s ad tech stack


• Own end-to-end delivery of complex backend projects, from technical design to deployment and monitoring


• Write high-quality, maintainable code, and ensure rigorous testing and fault tolerance


• Drive architectural decisions and influence long-term engineering strategy for the team


• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into tech solutions


• Take ownership of operational excellence, including performance tuning, incident response, and root cause analysis


• Mentor 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 Python


• Experience designing and building distributed systems at scale


• Strong understanding of storage systems, query performance, and caching strategies


• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), messaging systems (Kafka), and CI/CD pipelines


• Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and manage delivery timelines in fast-paced environments


• You are passionate about growing engineers and leading by example


• Curious 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 4-7 years of experience in backend development.

About JioStar

Perched at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies. JioStar 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.

Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies. JioStar India Private Limited (formerly known as 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.