About the Team:
The Trust Engineering Team at JioHotstar builds secure, reliable, and fraud-resistant systems that protect our platform, digital assets and millions of users daily.
We design and develop scalable solutions to prevent fraud, piracy, and abuse, while ensuring a seamless, high-quality streaming experience. Our work spans security infrastructure, AI-driven fraud detection, and APIs that enable security by default across all Hotstar systems.
Join us to build systems that keep millions of users safe, combining engineering excellence with cutting-edge security and data intelligence.
About the Role:
As a Senior Software Engineer in the Trust Engineering Team at JioHotstar, you’ll build the backend systems that keep our platform secure and reliable for millions of users.
You’ll design and scale services that detect and mitigate threats in real time, strengthen platform integrity, and ensure every user enjoys a safe, uninterrupted experience. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy tackling complex distributed systems challenges and driving impact through secure, high-performance design.
Key Responsibilities:Design and build scalable, resilient microservices that drive JioStar’s Trust EngineeringLead the end-to-end delivery of complex backend projects—from technical design through deployment, monitoring, and iterationWrite high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code with a strong focus on fault tolerance and system reliabilityDrive architectural decisions and contribute to the long-term engineering roadmapCollaborate with Product Managers, Operations, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutionsChampion operational excellence, including performance tuning, incident management, and root cause analysisMentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews and technical deep dives, and promote a culture of engineering excellence and knowledge sharingSkills and Attributes for Success:Strong proficiency in Python or GolangExperience designing and building distributed systems at scaleHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred, AWS Mediaservices experience is a plus), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), and CI/CD pipelinesProven ability to work autonomously in fast-paced environments, manage priorities, and deliver high-impact resultsPassion for mentoring and growing fellow engineersInterest in advertising technologies and optimizing systems for user and business outcomesPreferred Education and Experience:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.6 years of experience in backend development, with a focus on building production-grade systems.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
