Pocket FM is hiring for Software Engineer - Web | Bangalore
Pocket FM
We are looking for a talented and product-focused Web Engineer (SDE-1) to join our growing web team. You will play a key role in building and optimizing high-performance, scalable, and intuitive web applications that reach millions of users daily.
- Experience with server-side rendering (Next.js).
- Exposure to internationalization, A/B testing, and analytics integration.
- Experience working in fast-paced startup environments.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).
- 1- 3 years of experience in frontend development with strong expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, and modern web ecosystems.
- Experience with state management tools like Redux, Zustand, or Recoil.
- Solid understanding of web performance, browser rendering, and SEO best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a good grasp of data structures and algorithms.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and frontend build tools like Webpack, Vite, etc.
- Experience in writing unit and integration tests (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
- A good sense of UX/UI and a keen eye for detail.
- Design, develop, and maintain highly responsive and interactive web applications.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Own end-to-end delivery – from technical design to deployment and monitoring.
- Optimize for speed, scalability, SEO, and accessibility.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using modern web frameworks and tools.
- Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and bugs and resolve them.
- Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
Pocket FM
Technology
Pocket FM is a leading audio entertainment platform that specializes in serialized audio storytelling, offering a diverse range of content including audiobooks, audio series, and podcasts. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in India, Pocket FM's mission is to make high-quality, immersive audio content accessible to millions of listeners globally. The platform leverages a creator-driven model, enabling writers and voice artists to publish and monetize their stories, thereby fostering a vibrant ecosystem of audio creators. With a workforce of over 400 employees as of 2024, Pocket FM has rapidly expanded its user base, boasting more than 100 million downloads and a strong presence in markets such as India, the US, and Southeast Asia. The company has garnered significant attention for its innovative approach to audio entertainment and its ability to tap into regional languages and genres. In March 2024, Pocket FM raised $103 million in a Series D funding round, underscoring its robust growth and ambitions to further scale its operations and content library worldwide.