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/Masters in Computer Science or a related field with 4–6 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.
