Architect - Ads

Job Summary: As an Architect in the AdTech team at JioHotstar, you will shape the long-term technical vision and lead the architectural evolution of our advertising systems - spanning ad serving, targeting, measurement, and optimization. You will work across teams and tech stacks to design scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficient systems that power mission-critical monetization. This is a hands-on, high-influence role that combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking. You’ll partner closely with engineering leaders, product, and data science to align architecture with business goals, while also mentoring engineers and driving a culture of engineering excellence across the org.

About the Team: JioStar’s Ad Platform is among the top video advertising platforms in India - and we’re aiming higher. With deep expertise across Video-On-Demand, Live Sports, and Ad Monetization, our vision is to build the most effective and scalable adtech ecosystem in the world

.Our engineering team builds across the full adtech stack - from high-throughput backend services to deeply integrated, high-impact ad experiences on client platforms. Name a technology, and chances are we’ve worked with it. But more than the tools, it’s the problems we solve that make the work exciting

.If you’re excited about building fast, learning continuously, and working on a product that sits at the center of content, monetization, and user experience, we’d love to talk

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Key responsibilitie

• s:Lead the management of operational excellence, focusing on efficiency in cost and operations, and providing guidance for the team’s improveme
• ntEnsure the quality of the overall architecture and design of various systems and componen
• tsSimplify complex problems into straightforward solutio
• nsDevelop technical roadmaps for future directions and technological advancemen
• tsUnderstand system interdependencies and limitations to facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution within tea
• msTake ownership of building and launching key components and syste
• msInfluence teams technically to enhance productivity and effectiveness, while also mentoring on advanced technical matters for career developme
• ntFacilitate rapid prototyping to identify and eliminate blind spo

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Skills and attributes for succe

• ss:Led by example, took ownership of projects, and spearheaded the development and launch of critical components and syst
• emsPossess sound business judgment and strong influencing skills to drive strategic decisions and initiatives effectiv
• elyStrong analytical thinking to dissect complex problems and devise innovative solutions, showcasing exceptional problem-solving abilit
• iesDemonstrated proficiency in software development, leveraging hands-on experience and expertise to design and implement high-quality soluti
• onsOffered extensive technical knowledge in data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization, and provided comprehensive guidance across frontend and backend technolog
• iesMentored team members to success while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, exhibiting strong leadership qualit
• iesThrived in dynamic environments, achieved goals, and addressed challenges for long-term succ
• essMaintained a growth mindset, continuously expanded knowledge and skills, and contributed to a positive team cult

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Preferred education and experie

nce:Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field with 10+ years of experience in software develop

ment
Abou

t 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 geograp

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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 prot