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Software Development Engineer I
Bengaluru- We Work
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Job Title: Software Development Engineer I, Backend - JioHotstar
Department, Level: Ad Tech
Location: Onsite, Bangalore
Work Type: Full time
Job Summary: As a Software Development Engineer I, you’ll build a world-class content viewing experience for our customers by solving complex technical problems and building systems which run at an enormous scale. The role is expected to design and deliver high-quality distributed applications and also keep an extremely high operational excellence bar to provide a seamless experience to our customers on the JioHotstar website and TV applications.
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. If you’re excited about building fast, learning continuously, and working on a product that sits at the center of content, monetization, and user experience, we’d love to talk.
Reporting To: Engineering Manager
🎯 What Success Looks Like in This Role
● Engineer high-quality, scalable code, showcasing technical expertise and adherence to industry standards
● Break down complex problems into modular components, meeting ambitious deadlines with structured solutions
● Advocate for code readability and maintainability through meticulous attention to detail, promptly rectifying any identified edge cases
● Explore cutting-edge technologies and programming languages while sharing insights to propel team achievements
● Work with stakeholders to understand, translate the requirements and keep them updated about the progress and ensure the quality of the product delivered
● Collaborate seamlessly across teams, tackling complex challenges with an appetite for mentorship and growth
Skills and attributes for success:
● Experience in at least one modern object oriented programming language such as Java, Javascript, Python, Golang
● Knowledge in frameworks/tools
● Working knowledge of UNIX or Linux systems
● Good in coding & programming skills
● Strong data structures & algorithm skills
● Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team setting
Preferred education and experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, graduated in 2026, with prior internship experience in the tech domain
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.
