Software Development Engineer II - Video Web & Smart TV

🏢 About JioStar

JioStar (formerly Star India / Disney+ Hotstar joint venture) is a premier media and entertainment organization whose television network and streaming services reach more than 750 million viewers every week across India and international markets.

🎯 The Role

As a Software Development Engineer II (SDE-2) at JioStar in Bengaluru, you will build and scale a world-class video streaming platform. You will lead the architecture of client-side web and Smart TV applications, integrate player engines with video streaming SDKs, and optimize playback performance for massive live concurrent audiences.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• React & Next.js
• TypeScript
• HTML5 Video (MSE, EME, Shaka Player, HLS.js, Video.js, Dash.js)
• Streaming Protocols (HLS, MPEG-DASH, DRM, ABR)
• Smart TV Web Platforms (Tizen, webOS)
• Build & Test (Vite, Webpack, Playwright, Jest, RTL)

💼 What You'll Do

• Architect and build high-performance front-end systems using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern state management.
• Optimize web applications for Core Web Vitals, startup time, rebuffering frequency, memory consumption, and frame rendering.
• Ensure cross-platform fidelity across desktop browsers, mobile web, and Smart TV operating systems (Samsung Tizen, LG webOS).
• Integrate custom player UIs with video playback engines (HTML5, Media Source Extensions, Encrypted Media Extensions).
• Build analytics and QoS observability pipelines tracking bitrate transitions, playback failures, and user engagement.
• Triage complex production issues and deploy rapid, resilient fixes for high-concurrency streaming events.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through rigorous code reviews and technical guidance.

✅ What You'll Need

• 2-4 years of professional web engineering experience with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Deep expertise in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modular CSS / styled-components.
• Practical experience with HTML5 video players (Shaka Player, HLS.js, Video.js, Dash.js) and custom buffering/error logic.
• Thorough understanding of adaptive bitrate protocols (HLS, MPEG-DASH) and content protection (DRM).
• Proficiency with modern build systems (Webpack, Vite) and automated testing tools (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright).
• Solid grasp of web security fundamentals including CSP, CORS, XSS prevention, and secure media streams.

🌟 Nice to Have

• Experience with Smart TV development environments (Tizen SDK, webOS CLI).
• Familiarity with live-event streaming infrastructure and large-scale A/B testing frameworks.