Lead Software Engineer- Backend
Pocket FM is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to oversee engineering delivery for a POD within their large-scale audio OTT platform. The role involves hands-on system design, cross-functional collaboration, and technical leadership across both backend and frontend services. Candidates must possess significant experience with Python or Golang and React, alongside a strong grasp of distributed systems and scalable infrastructure. This position offers an opportunity to lead technical strategy and mentorship in a rapidly growing, series C-funded environment.
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Experience
6+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Pocket FM is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to oversee engineering delivery for a POD within their large-scale audio OTT platform. The role involves hands-on system design, cross-functional collaboration, and technical leadership across both backend and frontend services. Candidates must possess significant experience with Python or Golang and React, alongside a strong grasp of distributed systems and scalable infrastructure. This position offers an opportunity to lead technical strategy and mentorship in a rapidly growing, series C-funded environment.
TAL's take
Well-funded unicorn platform with clear technical leadership responsibilities and scale.
Clear expectations for POD leadership, system design, and delivery responsibilities.
Salaries at Pocket FM
29.6 LPA average
Based on 65 Grapevine salary entries for Pocket FM.
Engineering
0 - 2 years | None
16 LPA average
Range: 16 - 16 LPA
Engineering
2 - 4 years | L2
18 LPA average
Range: 15 - 21 LPA
Engineering
4 - 6 years | Senior
32 LPA average
Range: 24 - 40 LPA
Engineering
6 - 8 years | T1/L3
28 LPA average
Range: 15 - 39 LPA
Must haves
- 6+ years experience building production software systems
- Prior experience leading a small team or POD
- Hands-on experience with Python or Golang
- Familiarity with modern Frontend frameworks such as React
- Solid understanding of system design and distributed systems
- Experience in scaled engineering environments
Tools and skills
Nice to have: cursor, claude code, ai tools.
About the company
Series C funded platform with established market presence in India and global markets.
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Hi Folks, Can you help me with the difference between RSU and ESOPS ? I'll share my understanding, requesting the community to help as well. Assumption for comparison: ā¹/$ 100,000 worth of RSU vs ESOPS vested of 4 years equal distribution from 1st Jan 2024. RSU: Since these are given for listed orgs, ā¹/$ 25,000 worth of stocks are vested every year starting 1st Jan 2025 , 1st Jan 2026,1st Jan 2027 ,1st Jan 2028. ESOPS: What happens on 1st Jan 2025 ? Does the employee need to buy stock options worth ā¹/$ 25,000 from his own pocket. ( I know they are given based on current valuation divided by number of shares plus some discount and FMV Stuff) Main point here is , incase of ESOPS whatever is stated at a part of compensation, employee need to shell out of his pocket? Is there anything I'm missing?