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