About the Team :
When 5% of Indian households shop with us, it’s important to build resilient systems to manage millions of orders every day. We’ve done this – with zero downtime! Sounds impossible? Well, that’s the kind of Engineering muscle that has helped Meesho become the e-commerce giant that it is today. We value speed over perfection, and see failures as opportunities to become better.
We’ve taken steps to inculcate a strong ‘Founder’s Mindset’ across our engineering teams, making us grow and move fast. We place special emphasis on the continuous growth of each team member – and we do this with regular 1-1s and open communication.
As Principal Engineer – Software Development Engineer – I Android, you will be part of self-starters who thrive on teamwork and constructive feedback. We know how to party as hard as we work! If we aren’t building unparalleled tech solutions, you can find us debating the plot points of our favorite books and games – or even gossiping over chai. So, if a day filled with building impactful solutions with a fun team sounds appealing to you, join us.
About the Role :
We are seeking problem solvers to join our team of Android Developers.
We want candidates with experience in programming, user interfaces, and/or tools supporting applications on Android using the Android SDK. As SDE I – Android, you will gain experience in building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques.
If you are interested in joining a world-class team of passionate engineers who work hard and play hard, we look forward to hearing from you.
What you will do ?
– Perform code reviews, write unit tests, and contribute to architectural planning and refactoring
– Work on bug-fixing and improving application performance
– Design and build new features and improvements for the Android platform
– Mentor interns and support team members
– Collaborate closely with QA, Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers across the company
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
What you will need ?
– BE/BTech/BCA/BSc in any discipline
– 1+ years experience in a relevant role
– Experience having worked on two or more Android apps in the past
– Familiarity with Java, Kotlin, Android SDK, and the ecosystem
– Familiarity with Material Design guidelines, common mobile UX patterns, and anti-patterns
– Experience with common Android libraries like Retrofit, OkHttp, Picasso, RxJava, Gson Arch-components etc.
– Experience with different programming paradigms, esp. functional and reactive programming
– Familiarity with consuming REST APIs, and what makes them RESTful
– Familiarity with Git and continuous integration
– Proficiency at object-oriented programming and multi-threading
– Understanding of advanced Android concepts like Custom Views, Accessibility Services, background processing APIs
– Understanding of different architectural patterns (esp. MVVM) and their testability
– Proficiency at debugging, including identifying memory leaks, performance bottlenecks and using tools like ADB, Proguard, etc.
– Ability to tell good design from bad design
– Ability to write clean, maintainable code which others can work on
– Apps published to Play Store are a plus
About Meesho :
Meet Meesho – India’s only true e-commerce marketplace.
Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We’re not just a platform; we’re your partner in turning dreams into realities.
Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind – to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. Meesho is democratizing internet commerce in India. The company provides sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.4 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an ‘Everyday Lowest Cost’ channel for sellers.
Meesho has been a catalyst for over individual entrepreneurs, propelling them into an online business with zero initial investment. What sets us apart is our revolutionary 0% commission model for sellers, a pioneering concept in the Indian e-commerce landscape. Our vision extends beyond being a platform; we aspire to be the e-commerce destination for Bharat-a testament to our dedication to inclusivity and accessibility.
Meesho milestone :
Our journey is marked by significant milestones, including a valuation of $4.9 billion and the unwavering support of renowned investors such as Sequoia Capital, Softbank, Fidelity, Prosus Ventures, Facebook, and Elevation Capital. Meesho proudly found its place in Y Combinator’s 2021 Top Companies List and was the sole Indian startup featured in Fast Company’s The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies in 2020. In 2021, we claimed the 6th spot in Linkedin’s Top Startups List.
9 crore orders every month~13 Lakh seller on the platform 75% of user from Tier 2+ cities of India 3.6 cr monthly and 14 cr Annual transiting users12+ Cr product listings on Meesho A new product uploaded every second
But beyond the numbers and accolades, our true strength lies in our people. At Meesho, we champion a people-first culture with gender-neutral and inclusive policies. Discover opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at meesho.careers.
Join us on this exhilarating journey, where innovation meets inclusivity, and every entrepreneur’s dream finds a home. Explore more about our story and vision through our insightful blogs!
Our mission :
Democratising e-commerce for Bharat.Meesho is focused on building and making e-commerce accessible for the next billion users. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. With ~80% of Meesho’s 140 million annual transacting customers coming from Tier 2+ cities and towns, the company has been instrumental in bringing new-to-e-commerce users online. Meesho has made e-Commerce more accessible, affordable and engaging for a unique and underserved ‘non-affluent’ user segment. With a strong value proposition of Everyday Lowest Prices, the platform hosts one of the largest selection of quality products at affordable prices
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