Job Summary: As an Architect in the Foundations Org at JioHotstar, you will define the long-term technical vision and lead the evolution of core platforms, including the server-guided UI orchestration system. You’ll dive deep into challenges of scale and speed that directly impact video viewer funnel conversions and reach, helping make JioHotstar ubiquitous. This role involves designing scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficient systems for massive and unpredictable LIVE traffic, collaborating closely with engineering, product, and data teams, and mentoring engineers while driving architectural excellence across the organization.
ABOUT THE TEAM: At JioHotstar, the Viewer Experience org is at the heart of how millions discover, engage with, and fall in love with our platform. We own the end-to-end user journey—from first app launch to daily habit loops—across Search, Personalization, Watch Experience, Interactivity, and more. We blend world-class engineering, ML, design, and data to deliver a seamless, personalized, and engaging OTT experience at massive scale. If you're passionate about building immersive, intelligent, and performant user experiences that delight a billion users, join us in shaping the future of streaming.
The Foundations team ensures that every user touchpoint with Hotstar is fast, stable, and secure. From cutting app startup time to scaling for unpredictable LIVE spikes, we build the core infra and platforms that power all of JioHotstar. We own Identity, Performance, CRM infra, design systems, and cross-platform consistency—enabling every other team to build boldly and ship reliably.
