Meesho

Software Development Engineer III Data

Bengaluru · Entry Level

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Job description

When 5% of Indian households shop with us, it’s important to build data-backed, 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.

Tech Culture

We have a unique tech culture where engineers are seen as problem solvers. The engineering org is divided into multiple pods and each pod is aligned to a particular business theme. It is a culture driven by logical debates & arguments rather than authority.

At Meesho, you get to solve hard technical problems at scale as well as have a significant impact on the lives of millions of entrepreneurs. You are expected to contribute to the Solutioning of product problems as well as challenge existing solutions.

Meesho’s user base has grown 4x in the last 1 year and we have more than 50 million downloads of our app. Here are a few projects we have completed last year to scale oursystems for this growth:

● We have developed API gateway aggregators using frameworks like Hystrix and spring-cloud-gateway for circuit breaking and parallel processing.

● Our serving microservices handle more than 15K RPS on normal days and during saledays this can go to 30K RPS. Being a consumer app, these systems have SLAs of ~10ms

● Our distributed scheduler tracks more than 50 million shipments periodically fromdifferent partners and does async processing involving RDBMS.

● We use an in-house video streaming platform to support a wide variety of devices and networks.

What You’ll Do

Design and implement scalable and fault-tolerant data pipelines (batch and streaming) using frameworks like Apache Spark, Flink, and Kafka.

Lead the design and development of data platforms and reusable frameworks that serve multiple teams and use cases.

Build and optimize data models and schemas to support large-scale operational and analytical workloads.

Deeply understand Apache Spark internals and be capable of modifying or extending the open-source Spark codebase as needed.

Develop streaming solutions using tools like Apache Flink, Spark Structured Streaming.

Drive initiatives that abstract infrastructure complexity, enabling ML, analytics, and product teams to build faster on the platform.

Champion a platform-building mindset focused on reusability, extensibility, and developer self-service.

Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance through validation frameworks, observability tooling, and access controls.

Optimize infrastructure for cost, latency, performance, and scalability in modern cloud-native environments.

Mentor and guide junior engineers, contribute to architecture reviews, and uphold high engineering standards.

Collaborate cross-functionally with product, ML, and data teams to align technical solutions with business needs.

What We’re Looking For

5-8 years of professional experience in software/data engineering with a focus on distributed data systems.

Strong programming skills in Java, Scala, or Python, and expertise in SQL.

At least 2 years of hands-on experience with big data systems including Apache Kafka, Apache Spark/EMR/Dataproc, Hive, Delta Lake, Presto/Trino, Airflow, and data lineage tools (e.g., Datahb,Marquez, OpenLineage).

Experience implementing and tuning Spark/Delta Lake/Presto at terabyte-scale or beyond.

Strong understanding of Apache Spark internals (Catalyst, Tungsten, shuffle, etc.) with experience customizing or contributing to open-source code.

Familiarity and worked with modern open-source and cloud-native data stack components such as:

Apache Iceberg, Hudi, or Delta Lake

Trino/Presto, DuckDB, or ClickHouse,Pinot ,Druid

Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect

DBT, Great Expectations, DataHub, or OpenMetadata

Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues in large-scale systems.

Exposure to data security, privacy, observability, and compliance frameworks is a plus.

Good to Have

Contributions to open-source projects in the big data ecosystem (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Hive, Airflow)

Hands-on data modeling experience and exposure to end-to-end data pipeline development

Familiarity with OLAP data cubes and BI/reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Superset, or Looker

Working knowledge of tools and technologies like ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Redis, and MySQL

Exposure to backend technologies including RxJava, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture

About us

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.

Curious about life at Meesho? Explore our Glassdoor - our people have a lot to say and they've helped us become a loved workplace in India.

Our Mission

Democratising internet commerce for everyone — Meesho (Meri Shop) started with a single idea in mind: to be an e-commerce destination for Indian consumers and to enable small businesses to succeed online.

We provide our sellers with benefits such as zero commission and affordable shipping solutions in the market. Today, sellers nationwide are growing their businesses by tapping into Meesho’s large and diverse customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, and pan-India logistics network through trusted third-party partners.

Affordable, relatable merchandise that mirrors local markets has helped us connect with internet users and serve customers across urban, semi-urban, and rural India. Our unique business model and continuous innovation have established us as a part of India’s e-commerce ecosystem.

Culture and Total Rewards

Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent.

Total rewards at Meesho comprise a comprehensive set of elements — monetary, non-monetary, tangible, and intangible. Our 9 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate, influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals and processes like “Problem First Mindset,” “Listen or Die,” our Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, and Continuous Performance Management embody these principles.

We offer competitive compensation — both cash and equity-based — tailored to job roles, individual experience, and skill, along with employee-centric benefits and a supportive work environment. Our holistic wellness program, MeeCare, includes benefits across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness. This includes extensive medical insurance for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and fitness-related perks.

To support work-life balance, we offer generous leave policies, parental support, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through personalized recognition, gratitude for stretched work, and engaging activities, we promote employee delight at the workplace. Additional benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefit plans further enrich the Meesho experience.

At Meesho, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where every individual can thrive. In compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, we uphold the following principles:

Equal Opportunity: We ensure that employment opportunities are never denied on the grounds of disability if the candidate is otherwise competent to perform the job.
Accessible Workplace: Our facilities are designed to be fully accessible, with amenities and assistive devices provided to support differently abled individuals in their work.
Inclusive Hiring Process: We adopt a transparent and non-discriminatory selection process, including providing application forms in alternate formats and offering reasonable accommodations during interviews upon request.
Career Growth: We provide adequate training post-recruitment and pre-promotion, with training materials available in accessible formats to enable equal career progression.
Support & Confidentiality: A dedicated liaison officer/committee addresses concerns and grievances, while maintaining strict confidentiality of disability-related information.
Awareness & Inclusion: We conduct awareness programs to promote a culture of inclusivity across the organization.

Meesho welcomes applicants and employees of all abilities and is dedicated to fostering an environment where differently abled persons can achieve their full potential.

Know more about Meesho here : https://www.meesho.io/

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