JioStar is a global media and entertainment powerhouse that owns and operates a portfolio of television networks and digital streaming services, including the popular JioHotstar platform. With a focus on delivering high‑quality content across movies, TV shows, originals, live sports, and kids’ entertainment, JioStar has positioned itself as a leader in the Indian digital media landscape. The company’s mission is to create immersive, consumer‑centric experiences by leveraging cutting‑edge technology and data‑driven insights. The Software Development Engineer – I role is tailored for early‑career engineers who are passionate about building scalable, high‑performance digital products. Based in the Bengaluru engineering hub, the successful candidate will work on both front‑end and back‑end components of JioHotstar’s streaming ecosystem. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and senior developers to design, implement, and maintain features that serve millions of users worldwide. Key Responsibilities (8‑10 points): 1. Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications. 2. Build and implement new product features across the stack. 3. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices. 4. Translate product and technical requirements into functional specifications. 5. Debug and resolve software defects across development and production. 6. Perform unit testing and support end‑to‑end testing efforts. 7. Integrate APIs and backend services, ensuring seamless data flow. 8. Work with relational and NoSQL databases to model and query data. 9. Optimize application performance and reliability. 10. Participate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Tech Stack: Java / Python / JavaScript / TypeScript, Spring Boot, Node.js, React.js, RESTful APIs, Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines, SQL, NoSQL, cloud fundamentals. Growth Path: Engineers start as Level 1, progressing to Level 2 (Senior Engineer) and Level 3 (Lead Engineer) based on performance, technical depth, and leadership contributions. Opportunities exist to specialize in front‑end, back‑end, or full‑stack roles, and to move into architecture or product management. Why Join JioStar? The company offers a dynamic work environment where innovation is rewarded, a competitive salary package, and exposure to large‑scale consumer products. Employees benefit from continuous learning, mentorship from seasoned engineers, and the chance to shape the future of digital entertainment in India and beyond.