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Software Development Engineer II

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3 days ago
Bengaluru, IndiaMid Level

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and design of complex front-end systems using React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, and state management libraries.
  • Optimize web applications for speed, scalability, Core Web Vitals, startup time, rebuffering, memory usage, rendering performance, errors, and engagement.
  • Ensure consistent experiences across desktop browsers, mobile web, and Smart TV platforms including Tizen and webOS.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior and mid-level engineers on best practices and design patterns.
  • Partner with Product Managers and UX Designers to turn wireframes into high-quality, reusable components.
  • Integrate player interfaces with HTML5, MSE, and EME video playback engines.
  • Design and integrate analytics and observability frameworks for playback, quality-of-service, and engagement metrics.
  • Debug and resolve production issues under pressure while minimizing customer impact.
  • Apply web security practices including XSS prevention, CSP, CORS, secure media playback, and DRM-related protections.

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of professional experience in modern web or web development.
  • Expert knowledge of TypeScript, React, Next.js, and CSS-in-JS technologies such as styled-components or Tailwind.
  • Hands-on experience with HTML5 video players and SDKs including Shaka Player, HLS.js, Video.js, and Dash.js.
  • Deep knowledge of HLS and MPEG-DASH, including manifests, segmenting, DRM, and adaptive bitrate behavior.
  • Experience with modern build systems such as Webpack, Vite, and Rollup.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing using Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
  • Ability to work with cross-browser, mobile web, Smart TV, streaming, analytics, performance, and production-debugging concerns.
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field is preferred.

Tech Stack

JestNext.jsReactTailwind CSSTypeScriptWebpack

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