Software Development Engineer III- Frontend

About the team

How many Software Development Engineers (SDE) does it take to change a light bulb? None. Don’t call an SDE to tackle a hardware problem.

Sorry, we are not very good at this. What we are good at, however, is building resilient systems to manage millions of orders every day. After all, when 5% of Indian households shop with us, robust systems become super important. 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 Software Development Engineer - III (SDE - III) - Frontend, 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 favourite books and games – or even gossipping 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 our SDE - III (Frontend), you will create an amazing product experience for users. You will also build responsive web design and web UX patterns. You will collaborate with other engineers to build delightful user experiences. You will also understand and resolve customer pain points as well as ensure the consistency and quality of our product.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end feature development, from ideation to production release.
• Co-own the frontend tech roadmap — contribute to technical direction, identify key investments in tooling, performance, and architecture, and help align it with business goals.
• Architect and develop highly scalable, maintainable, and performant web applications.
• Lead frontend performance optimization efforts, ensuring best practices in web performance, rendering, and page speed optimizations.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while following best coding practices.
• Work closely with backend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver an exceptional user experience.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers.
• Investigate and resolve performance bottlenecks, browser compatibility issues, and other critical frontend challenges.
• Ensure best practices for infrastructure management related to frontend applications, including build pipelines, CI/CD, caching strategies, and asset management.
• Implement responsive and accessible designs with a keen eye for UX/UI consistency.
• Mentor and upskill frontend developers through regular knowledge sharing, pairing, and technical sessions.
• Implement and advocate for frontend security best practices, including XSS prevention, CSPs, and secure coding standards.

What you will need

• 5 to 8 years of experience in building and shipping web applications.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with React.js, including React hooks, Context API, and component-based architecture.
• At least 3 years of experience with Node.js, building and maintaining scalable frontend applications.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, ensuring type-safe and maintainable codebases.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), DOM manipulation, and event handling.
• Expertise in frontend performance optimization, including debugging tools, Lighthouse audits, caching strategies, and lazy loading techniques.
• Deep understanding of browser behavior, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility challenges.
• Hands-on experience in advanced CSS and responsive design techniques.
• Experience working with Git for version control and managing large-scale frontend projects.
• Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Familiarity with modern frontend build tools (Webpack, Babel, Vite, or similar).Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex production issues efficiently.

Bonus Skills (Good to Have)

• Experience working with Next.js for server-side rendering and static site generation.
• Familiarity with CDN strategies and frontend caching mechanisms.

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 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. 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/