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Job Summary: Our engineering team defines the technical architecture and drives itself to build systems that serve billions of requests per day, cosmic scales of video content streamed every day, with ultra-low latency design and high reliability. We make sure every byte of video content gets to millions of viewers, at the highest quality possible. We are growing fast and looking for talented Engineers who are up for one of the biggest yet outcomes in the video streaming business as we gun to be the primary destination for digital first entertainment in India and make JioHotStar accessible to every Indian. Key Responsibilities: Design and build scalable, resilient microservices that drive JioStar’s live streaming infrastructure Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex backend projects—from technical design through deployment, monitoring, and iteration Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code with a strong focus on fault tolerance and system reliability Drive architectural decisions and contribute to the long-term engineering roadmap Collaborate with Product Managers, Operations, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions Champion operational excellence, including performance tuning, incident management, and root cause analysis Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews and technical deep dives, and promote a culture of engineering excellence and knowledge sharing Skills and Attributes for Success: Strong proficiency in Java or Golang Experience designing and building distributed systems at scale Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred, AWS Media services experience is a plus), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), and CI/CD pipelines Proven ability to work autonomously in fast-paced environments, manage priorities, and deliver high-impact results Passion for mentoring and growing fellow engineers Interest in advertising technologies and optimizing systems for user and business outcomes Skills and Attributes for Success: Developers with a strong grasp on REST API concepts. Quick learners with strong technical problem-solving capabilities. Strong understanding of relational (SQL) versus document (NoSQL) data models. Familiarity with common Go routine and channel patterns. Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field. 7 years of experience in backend development, with a focus on building production-grade systems.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.