Software Engineer I

Candidates can expect a three‑round interview process: a coding test focusing on data structures and algorithms, a system design interview covering distributed systems and big data, and an HR round. The difficulty is moderate to high, with an emphasis on clean code, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc./M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent). No specific CGPA or percentage requirement mentioned. Freshers and experienced candidates are eligible. No backlog policy stated.

Round 1: Technical coding interview (DSA) → Round 2: System design / technical interview (distributed systems & big data) → Round 3: HR interview

LG Ad Solutions is a leading player in the digital advertising ecosystem, delivering high‑performance ad‑serving, targeting, and measurement solutions to global brands. With a presence in multiple markets, the company leverages cutting‑edge technologies to process billions of events per day, ensuring real‑time relevance and accuracy for advertisers. The Bangalore office serves as a hub for engineering innovation, where teams collaborate across product, data science, and infrastructure to build scalable systems that power the company’s advertising platform. The Software Engineer I role is an entry‑level position designed for freshers and early‑career professionals who are passionate about distributed systems, big data, and cloud‑native development. As a core member of the ad‑serving team, you will design, develop, and maintain high‑throughput services that handle ad requests, perform audience targeting, and collect measurement data. Your work will directly impact the latency and reliability of the platform, making it essential to write clean, testable code and participate in rigorous code reviews. Key responsibilities include: 1. Implementing new features and bug fixes for ad‑serving pipelines using languages such as Python, Scala, or Go. 2. Building data pipelines that ingest, transform, and store large volumes of event data in MySQL, MongoDB, or HDFS. 3. Collaborating with data scientists to integrate targeting models and measurement algorithms. 4. Optimizing existing services for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency on AWS and Kubernetes. 5. Writing unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality. 6. Participating in continuous integration and deployment workflows. 7. Troubleshooting production incidents and performing root‑cause analysis. 8. Contributing to architectural discussions around distributed systems and micro‑services. 9. Mentoring junior teammates and sharing knowledge on best practices. 10. Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in cloud, big data, and advertising. Tech stack: Python/Scala/Go/C++/JavaScript, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, HDFS, Spark, Databricks, AWS, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD pipelines. Growth path: Starting as Software Engineer I, you can progress to Software Engineer II, Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or Architecture roles within 3–5 years, depending on performance and expertise. The company encourages continuous learning through internal workshops, conference sponsorships, and access to online learning platforms. Why join LG Ad Solutions? The role offers exposure to large‑scale, real‑time systems that drive billions of dollars in advertising revenue. You’ll work alongside seasoned engineers, gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies, and have a clear career trajectory. The company’s culture values innovation, collaboration, and work‑life balance, making it an ideal environment for early‑career talent to grow.