Software Development Engineer III - Backend

2 Months ago • 6-10 Years • Backend Development

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Job Description

Glance is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3) - Backend with 6+ years of experience in building large-scale distributed internet systems. Must have experience with Java, gRPC, Netty, Istio, and Spring Web Flux. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend services.
Must have:
  • Java experience
  • gRPC experience
  • Netty experience
  • Distributed systems
Good to have:
  • Spring Web Flux
  • Kotlin experience
  • Performance tuning
  • Data-driven systems
Perks:
  • Free daily meals
  • Gym access
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Our Story

Building a new company in the recession of 2007 was no ordinary task. Yet with passion and foresight, we charted our course, helping to transform the way consumers engage with their phones.

Over the last 17 years, InMobi has built a global Advertising Platform that powers our customers’ growth by helping them engage their audiences and drive real connections.

InMobi has also built a second unicorn, Glance, which is advancing digital consumption and creating a new wave of disruption. Present on 400M devices across India, SEA, Japan and the US – Glance is one of the largest content platforms globally with~200M daily active users.

Glance - An InMobi Group Company    

Founded in 2019, Glance is a consumer technology company that operates some of the most disruptive digital platforms including Glance, Roposo, and Glance TV. Glance has redefined the way the internet is consumed on the lock screen, removing the need to search for and download apps. Over 400 million smartphones now come enabled with Glance’s next-generation internet experience.   
  
Roposo has revolutionized commerce by launching a destination for creator-led live entertainment commerce. Glance TV is changing the way consumers engage and interact with their televisions.   
  
Headquartered in Singapore, Glance is an unconsolidated subsidiary of InMobi Group and is funded by Jio Platforms, Google, and Mithril Capital. For more information, visit https://www.1weatherapp.com/,glance.com, roposo.com, and inmobi.com.    

  
What should you know about joining Glance?  

At Glance, we walk the talk – free yourself, dream big, and chase your passion! On joining, you’ll have opportunities to make an immediate impact on mission-critical projects, as you work with highly capable and ambitious peer groups.   

Be rewarded for your autonomy even as you collaborate. Ideate, innovate, and inspire by leveraging bleeding-edge tech to disrupt consumer experiences.   

While you work, we’ll take care of nourishing your body, mind, and soul. This includes daily meals, gym, trainings, tech tools, and regular unwind sessions. Also, feel free to bring your kids – even the furry ones – to the office!  

 

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE 3) - Backend to join our dynamic team. As an SDE 3, one will play a pivotal role in designing and building large-scale distributed systems and backend services. One will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop robust and scalable solutions that drive our products and services.

What will you be doing?

  • Design, develop, and maintain massively large-scale distributed internet systems and backend services.
  • Lead the architecture and design of high scale app backends and microservices, including load balancers, proxies, caches, CDNs, messaging systems, and serverless compute (e.g., lambda).
  • Improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of distributed systems and service backends.
  • Analyze system performance and implement performance tuning, optimization, and scalability enhancements.
  • Collaborate with product managers, front-end engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features and services.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our systems remain cutting-edge.

What is expected out of you?

  • Education: BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Experience:
    • 6+ years of strong product development experience in building large-scale distributed internet systems and products.
    • Hands-on experience with programming languages like Java.
    • Proven experience with frameworks such as gRPC, Netty, Istio, Spring Web Flux, Kotlin, etc., is a plus.
    • Strong understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, including scalability, elasticity, availability, and fault-tolerance.
    • Experience in analyzing and improving the efficiency, scalability, and stability of distributed systems and service backends.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Proven performer and team player who enjoys challenging assignments in a high-energy, fast-growing start-up environment.
  • Self-starter who can work well with minimal guidance in a fluid environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Agility and ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements, scope, and priorities.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience working on large-scale data-driven systems in production environments.
  • Experience in performance and cost optimization, tracing, and debugging.
  • Experience leveraging user data for behavioral targeting.
  • Knowledge of anomaly/outlier detection, demand forecasting models, recommendation systems, personalization, and ranking models.
  • Experience building products powered by data and insights.

 

 

The InMobi Culture

At InMobi, culture isn’t a buzzword; it's an ethos woven by every InMobian, reflecting our diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We thrive on challenges and seize every opportunity for growth. Our core values of thinking big, being passionate, showing accountability, and taking ownership with freedom —guide us in every decision we make.

We believe in nurturing and investing in your development through continuous learning and career progression with our InMobi Live Your Potential program.

InMobi is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and we make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Visit https://www.inmobi.com/company/careers to better understand our benefits, values and more!

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