Meesho - Software Development Engineer I - iOS Applications (1-4 yrs)

About the Team :

When 5% of Indian households shop with us, its important to build resilient systems to manage millions of orders every day. Weve accomplished this with zero downtime! Sounds impossible? Well, thats the kind of engineering muscle that has helped Meesho become the e-commerce giant it is today. We value speed over perfection and view failures as opportunities to improve. Weve taken steps to instill a strong Founders Mindset across our engineering teams, enabling us to grow and move quickly. We place special emphasis on the continuous growth of each team member through regular 1-1s and open communication.

As a Software Development Engineer I (iOS), you will be part of a team of self-starters who thrive on teamwork and constructive feedback. We know how to party as hard as we work! If we arent 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 :

As a Software Development Engineer I (iOS), you will work in a fast-paced environment where agile development is embraced. You will have the unique opportunity to help build cool features from the ground up in all native Swift/SwiftUI for the fastest-growing e-commerce platform in India. The ideal candidate will have strong software design skills, extreme ownership, and a desire to execute things quickly and robustly on a product with a big business impact. 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 will you do :

- Develop and deliver new product features for our iOS application.

- Ensure the optimal performance, quality, and responsiveness of the app.

- Collaborate with team members to define, design, and ship new features.

- Provide architectural inputs and help maintain code quality.

What you will need :

- BE/BTech in any discipline.

- 1+ years of hands-on experience in iOS development.

- Familiarity with iOS, Swift, Xcode, Cocoa framework, and the ecosystem.

- Familiarity with Apple Design guidelines, common mobile UX patterns, and anti-patterns.

- Hands-on experience with UIKit and SwiftUI for UI development.

- Ability to write clean, maintainable code that others can work on.

- Ability to reduce tech debt, review code, and suggest good practices.

- Experience with different programming paradigms, OOPs, functional, etc.

- Familiarity with consuming REST APIs, JSON encoding/decoding, and what makes them RESTful.

- Familiarity with Git.

- Good understanding of core iOS concepts such as Memory Management, Multithreading, Networking, Protocols etc.

- Proficiency at debugging, including identifying memory leaks and performance bottlenecks.

- Experience in writing Unit and functional tests.

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.

Our Mission :

Democratising internet commerce for everyone- 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. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the companys 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. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.

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 comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like Reflections, Listen or Die , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles.

We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.

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

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