Web Developer - SDE 2

Loco · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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On site
Full-time
$120,000 / year
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job highlights

Scale live streaming to global markets.
Develop interactive, high-performance features.
Handle high transaction volumes.
Build microservices for rapid iteration.
Redefine global gaming entertainment.

About the role

About the Role

As part of our growth plan, Loco is scaling its app to multiple international markets, bringing a new dimension to our already achieved scale. We encourage you to join us in the challenge and excitement of delivering a world-class experience to a whole new audience, developing cutting-edge interactive features that stand out in a crowded market, and ensuring lightning-fast rollouts across the globe. At Loco, your engineering talent will be at the forefront of redefining the future of gaming entertainment on a global scale.

Responsibilities

Solve for scale on massive concurrent live stream views.
Build best-in-class live streaming video latency and interactivity.
Create the capability to handle high in-app transaction volumes.
Enable rapid iteration by constructing a microservices architecture.

Requirements

3+ years of development experience.
Expertise in building complex layouts using JavaScript/Typescript, HTML and CSS, and well-versed with the full web technology stack.
Experience with frameworks like React, Redux or Zustand, Webpack or Turbopack, etc.
Basic knowledge of image authoring tools (cropping, resizing, adjustments). Familiarity with Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and solutions.
Familiarity with REST APIs, performance profiling, and debugging tools.
Experience in a product-based company or with video streaming technologies, or real-time systems.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments (AWS/GCP).
Contributions to open-source or internal tooling (design systems, performance libraries).

Key skills/competency

Web Development
JavaScript
TypeScript
HTML
CSS
React
Redux
Webpack
REST APIs
Cloud Environments

Skills & topics

Web Developer
SDE 2
JavaScript
TypeScript
HTML
CSS
React
Redux
Webpack
REST API
Cloud
AWS
GCP
Microservices
Video Streaming
Gaming Entertainment

How to get hired

Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of experience with JavaScript/Typescript, HTML, CSS, and relevant frameworks like React.
Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize any work with video streaming, real-time systems, or product-based companies.
Demonstrate technical skills: Detail your understanding of REST APIs, CI/CD, and cloud environments (AWS/GCP).
Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss complex layout development, cross-browser compatibility, and performance profiling.
Highlight contributions: Mention any open-source contributions or internal tooling development.

Technical preparation

Master JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS.,Practice building complex React layouts.,Study REST API integration.,Understand microservices architecture.

Behavioral questions

Describe a challenging scaling problem.,How do you ensure low video latency?,Explain your experience with microservices.,How do you handle cross-browser issues?

Frequently asked questions

What are the key technical skills for a Web Developer at Loco?: The Web Developer role at Loco requires strong expertise in JavaScript/Typescript, HTML, and CSS, along with experience in frameworks such as React, Redux, or Zustand, and build tools like Webpack or Turbopack. Familiarity with REST APIs, performance profiling, and CI/CD pipelines is also crucial.
Does Loco prefer candidates with specific industry experience for the Web Developer position?: Loco values experience in product-based companies, particularly those involved with video streaming technologies or real-time systems. This background is considered a significant asset for the Web Developer role.
What is the expected level of experience for this Web Developer role at Loco?: Loco is seeking a Web Developer with at least 3 years of professional development experience. This experience should encompass building complex web applications and a solid understanding of the full web technology stack.
How does Loco approach scaling its platform for international markets?: Loco is actively scaling its application to new international markets. This involves addressing challenges related to massive concurrent live stream views, low video latency, high transaction volumes, and ensuring rapid global rollouts through a microservices architecture.
What are the benefits of working as a Web Developer at Loco?: As a Web Developer at Loco, you'll be at the forefront of redefining the future of gaming entertainment globally. You'll work on cutting-edge interactive features, solve complex scaling challenges, and contribute to a world-class user experience for a new audience.