Associate Software Development Engineer

Swiggy’s interview process typically consists of an online coding assessment followed by a technical interview focusing on data structures, algorithms and system design, and finally an HR round that evaluates cultural fit and communication skills. The coding test is moderate to high difficulty, so practicing medium‑hard LeetCode problems and time‑bound mock tests is advisable.

Swiggy promotes a collaborative and merit‑based culture where ideas are judged on impact rather than hierarchy. Employees enjoy flexible timings, regular tech talks, and opportunities to work on high‑visibility projects that directly affect millions of users. The company also offers generous learning allowances and a clear path for career progression.

Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/M.Tech) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication or related streams. Minimum 60% aggregate (or CGPA 6.5/10). Final year students from the 2024‑2027 batch are eligible. Up to 2 active backlogs allowed; no backlogs at the time of joining. Must have a valid GATE/CSIR score (optional) and be eligible to work in India.

Round 1: Online Coding Test (HackerRank/CodeSignal) → Round 2: Technical Interview (DSA, System Design, Coding) → Round 3: HR Interview

Swiggy, founded in 2014, has rapidly become India’s largest online food ordering and delivery platform, operating in more than 500 cities and serving millions of customers daily. The company started as a hyperlocal logistics service and has since expanded its portfolio to include grocery delivery (Instamart), cloud kitchens (Swiggy Access), and a host of B2B services. With a mission to make every meal a delightful experience, Swiggy invests heavily in technology, data analytics, and AI to optimise delivery routes, predict demand, and personalise user experiences. The culture is fast‑paced, data‑driven and encourages engineers to experiment, fail fast and iterate quickly. The Associate Software Development Engineer (aSDE) role is designed for fresh graduates who are eager to dive into real‑world product development. As an aSDE, you will be part of a cross‑functional squad that builds and maintains core backend services powering order placement, restaurant onboarding, payment processing and real‑time tracking. You will work under the mentorship of senior engineers, participate in design discussions, write production‑grade code, and contribute to the end‑to‑end delivery pipeline. The role offers exposure to high‑scale systems handling millions of requests per day, making it an ideal launchpad for a long‑term engineering career. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design, develop, and maintain micro‑services using Java/Kotlin or Go. 2. Write clean, efficient, and testable code following Swiggy’s coding standards. 3. Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback and adopt best practices. 4. Collaborate with product managers, UX designers and data scientists to translate requirements into technical solutions. 5. Optimise database queries and work with NoSQL stores (Redis, Cassandra) for low‑latency access. 6. Implement monitoring, logging and alerting to ensure high availability. 7. Debug production issues, perform root‑cause analysis and propose fixes. 8. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/GitHub Actions and Docker/Kubernetes. 9. Stay updated with emerging technologies and suggest improvements. 10. Document APIs, design decisions and operational runbooks. Tech Stack: Java, Kotlin, Go, Spring Boot, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Git, Jenkins. Growth Path: aSDE → SDE I (2‑3 years) → SDE II → Tech Lead → Engineering Manager. Swiggy encourages internal mobility across product domains, enabling engineers to explore mobile, data, or ML tracks. Why Join Swiggy: Competitive compensation, stock options, flexible work hours, a vibrant engineering community, and the chance to impact millions of users daily. The company’s emphasis on learning, hackathons and mentorship makes it a fertile ground for fresh talent to grow rapidly.