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# expert Lightning.js Developer

- **Company:** Tata Elxsi
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Software Quality, Middleware, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, WebGL, Video Streaming
- **Published:** June 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f945f18b-3a28-4e66-abee-cf4ecb7df492

## About the Role

* Experience: 7+ years of professional software development focusing on client-side JavaScript or TypeScript.
 * Framework Expertise: Proven experience building TV-centric apps using the Lightning framework.
 * Domain Knowledge: Strong background in device platforms, web applications, or TV/broadcast-related products.
 * RDK/Embedded Systems: Familiarity with the RDK-V ecosystem, Firebolt, and Thunder plugins is highly preferred.
 * Rendering & Hardware: Solid understanding of WebGL 2.0 and GPU-accelerated render

## Description

We are seeking an expert Lightning.js Developer to help revolutionize our home entertainment and video streaming experiences. In this role, you will build and optimize user interfaces for next-generation set-top boxes (STBs) and Smart TVs within the RDK-V (Reference Design Kit - Video) ecosystem. You will leverage modern JavaScript/TypeScript and the Firebolt SDK to deliver smooth, "Netflix-grade" 60fps performance on resource-constrained hardware., * UI Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance user interface components using Lightning.js (Lightning 2 / Lightning 3) and the Lightning sdk

 * RDK & Middleware Integration: Build scalable applications that interface seamlessly with RDK-V middleware, Firebolt SDK, and WPE Web
 * Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize applications for maximum speed, memory efficiency, and smooth animations using WebGl
 * Feature Implementation: Collaborate closely with product, design, and embedded engineering teams to ship new features like VOD, Live TV, and partner integration
 * Testing & Debugging: Ensure code quality by writing robust unit/component tests and resolving hardware-specific rendering


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