Jiostar

Staff Software Development Engineer, Full stack - GenAI studios

India · Work style not stated

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EmployerJiostar
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employer posted16 Sep 2026

Job Summary:
As a Staff Software Development Engineer, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between high-level business goals and hands-on execution. You will build scalable systems, define architectural blueprints, and actively mentor engineering teams across both front-end and back-end ecosystems.

About the team:
At JioHotstar, GenAI studios is an AI native, agile & fast-moving team focused on turning bold ideas into impactful features for professional film making products. From rapid prototyping of new concepts to building scalable platforms that power future growth, we thrive on experimentation and innovation. Our platform highlights creators and their narratives by giving them AI-powered systems using advanced machine learning and multimedia pipelines. As part of this team, you’ll work at the intersection of creativity and technology — building end-to-end experiences, experimenting with emerging tech, and shaping the future of entertainment content.

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Key responsibilities:

System Architecture & Design: Architect, design, and implement highly scalable, reliable, and secure end-to-end distributed systems.

Hands-on Development: Write and review complex, reusable code across the entire technology stack to drive strategic business initiatives.

Technical Leadership: Guide product development from conceptualization to deployment, providing high-level estimates, architectural blueprints, and technical oversight.

Mentorship & Culture: Actively mentor junior and mid-level developers, conduct thorough code reviews, and drive engineering best practices (e.g., secure coding, CI/CD).

Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, and enterprise architects to translate business needs into functional, high-quality software.

Skills and attributes for success:

8+ years of hands-on software development experience.

Front-End Technologies: Expertise in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like React.js, or Next.js.

Back-End Technologies: Strong proficiency in server-side technology - Python.

Hands-on experience with relational/non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and cloud platforms (AWS or GCP).

Tools & Practices: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, AI-assisted coding tools, and API design (REST)

Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

Strong capability in prioritizing tasks and navigating ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

Preferred education and experience:

Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of experience in software development including 4+ years in fullstack

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.

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.

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