Software Development Engineer II

Jiostar; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar is seeking an experienced Software Engineer II focused on building performant and resilient iOS applications. You will work across iOS frameworks and APIs to deliver exceptional user experiences and help improve app performance and stability while shipping core platform capabilities.

You will join a team with expertise in video advertising, sports, and monetization, contributing to an engineering culture that values modern iOS patterns and collaboration. Reporting to Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional iOS development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Swift/Obj-C.
• Experience migrating APIs and UI tools to modern iOS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive app performance, stability, and reliability while monitoring metrics.
• Migrate legacy APIs and UI tools to latest iOS frameworks.
• Design, develop, and maintain core frameworks, shared components, and development infrastructure.
• Write clean, well-tested code and conduct thorough code reviews.
• Define and uphold engineering standards and scalable processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Mentor iOS developers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

iOS development (Swift/Obj-C)

Performance profiling

CI/CD & Unit Testing

Architectural patterns

Problem solving in ambiguity

Communication & mentorship

Education

Bachelors/Masters in CS or related field

Tools

Xcode

Job description

Job Summary: As a Software engineer II, you will be responsible for crafting performant and resilient iOS applications, coupled with iOS frameworks and APIs, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.You will play a critical role in improving app performance and stability while shipping core capabilities that enhance the foundational platform. If you are a motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and a desire to innovate in the mobile space, we want to hear from you!

About the team: JioStar’s Ad Platform is among the top video advertising platforms in India - and we’re aiming higher. With deep expertise across Video-On-Demand, Live Sports, and Ad Monetization, our vision is to build the most effective and scalable adtech ecosystem in the world. Our engineering team builds across the full adtech stack - from high-throughput backend services to deeply integrated, high-impact ad experiences on client platforms. Name a technology, and chances are we’ve worked with it. But more than the tools, it’s the problems we solve that make the work exciting.

Reporting To: Engineering Manager

Key responsibilities:

• Drive app performance, stability, and reliability while monitoring key metrics to guide improvements.
• Lead modernization efforts by migrating legacy APIs and UI tools to the latest iOS frameworks and patterns.
• Design, develop, and maintain core frameworks, shared components, and development infrastructure (Xcode, Swift, iOS updates).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code, while conducting thorough code reviews to ensure engineering excellence.
• Define and uphold best practices, engineering standards, and scalable processes across mobile development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless user experiences and create prototypes to explore new technologies.
• Mentor iOS developers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives, including blogs and thought leadership.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Intermediate-level knowledge of iOS development (Swift/Obj-C),architectural patterns, and frameworks
• Experience of performance profiling with instruments in Xcode
• Excellent Swift and Objective-C coding ability along with strong CS & OS fundamentals
• Experience of working with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD) and Unit Testing on iOS
• Ability to break down complex problems into simple, innovative solutions that serve business needs
• Knack for problem solving and ability to work in ambiguity
• Good in communication, mentorship, and collaborative skills

Preferred education and experience:

• Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field with 2-4 years of professional experience as an iOS mobile developer with hands-on experience on Swift/Obj-C

About Us:

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.

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.