Swiggy, one of India’s leading technology-driven consumer internet companies, is hiring Software Development Engineer I (SDE I) for its Bangalore location. This role is ideal for software engineers with 1–3 years of experience who want to work on large-scale, high-impact systems used by millions of customers every day. As an SDE I at Swiggy, you will not just write code but also contribute to system design, architecture decisions, and long-term technology vision, making this role highly valuable for early-career engineers aiming to grow into strong product engineers.
Swiggy’s engineering culture emphasizes ownership, scalability, and performance. Engineers are encouraged to think end-to-end, collaborate closely with product and business teams, and build systems that power mission-critical applications across food delivery, quick commerce, and logistics platforms.
About Swiggy
Founded in 2014, Swiggy has transformed the way India eats and shops. What started as a food delivery platform has evolved into a multi-vertical ecosystem that includes grocery delivery, instant commerce, and logistics services. Swiggy’s success is driven by a strong engineering backbone that focuses on scalability, reliability, and customer experience.
Swiggy engineers work on distributed systems, real-time platforms, data-driven services, and high-throughput backend architectures. The company offers a fast-paced environment where engineers can directly see the impact of their work at scale.
Role Overview – Software Development Engineer I
As a Software Development Engineer I, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex systems owned by your team. You will co-own the technology vision of the assigned product area and work closely with product managers and business stakeholders to translate requirements into high-level and low-level designs.
This role goes beyond basic development tasks. You will be expected to think critically about system architecture, data modeling, performance optimization, and long-term scalability while ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end design and architecture of systems assigned to your team
Translate product requirements into scalable technical designs
Design and develop mission-critical backend services and applications
Apply strong data structures and algorithms knowledge to solve real-world problems efficiently
Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following industry best practices
Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, business, and operations
Contribute to improving system reliability, performance, and scalability
Drive adoption of best engineering practices across the team
Experiment with new technologies and tools that add measurable value
Support long-term technical vision and roadmap for your team
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Required Skills and Qualifications
B.Tech or M.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent from a reputed institution
1–3 years of experience in a product-based company
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals
Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms with attention to time and space complexity
Strong object-oriented programming concepts and design patterns
Proficiency in Java or Golang
Experience with low-level system design and data modeling
Hands-on experience working with databases
Comfortable working on Linux/Unix platforms
Experience following SDLC in an agile development environment
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
What Swiggy Looks for in a Candidate
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ownership mindset with the ability to take responsibility for systems
Curiosity to learn new technologies and improve existing systems
Ability to balance short-term deliverables with long-term architectural goals
Clear communication skills to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
What You Will Do at Swiggy
Define and implement best practices that help the team scale technically
Participate in regular code reviews and architecture discussions
Build new solutions and enhance existing systems with performance and reliability in mind
Take ownership of technology and tool choices for your team
Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools, frameworks, and technologies
Measure success based on real-world impact rather than just code output
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Expected Salary
For the Software Development Engineer I role at Swiggy, the expected annual salary ranges between ₹12 LPA to ₹18 LPA, depending on experience, skill level, and interview performance. In addition to base pay, Swiggy typically offers performance-based bonuses, stock options, and other benefits as part of the compensation package.
Why Join Swiggy?
Opportunity to work on systems used by millions of users daily
High ownership and responsibility early in your career
Exposure to large-scale distributed systems and real-time platforms
Strong engineering culture focused on quality and impact
Career growth opportunities within a leading product-based company
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the Swiggy SDE I role should prepare a strong resume highlighting backend development experience, system design exposure, and problem-solving skills. Emphasize your experience with Java or Golang, data structures, and real-world product development. Apply by clicking the Apply button below and ensure your profile clearly demonstrates your ability to work on scalable, production-grade systems.
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