*Build for 500M+ Users with India’s Top Digital Payments Platform (9+ Years Experience)*
Ready to engineer systems that power 50 crore Indians? PhonePe invites elite Software Engineers to join our Bengaluru tech hub. If you thrive on solving complex problems at scale, designing intuitive interfaces, and mentoring teams while working with Java/C++ in Linux environments, this is your moment to reshape India’s digital economy.
🚀 Why PhonePe?
- Impact at Scale: Serve 500M+ users and 37M+ merchants across 99% of Indian pin codes
- Innovation Culture: “Own your work” philosophy with autonomy from day one
- Expansion Frontier: Build for hyperlocal shopping (Pincode) and India’s 1st App Store (Indus)
- Accelerated Growth: Fast-track promotions for high performers (30% YoY team expansion)
🏆 Featured in “India’s Best Workplaces in Tech 2024”
đź“Ť Role Snapshot: Software Engineer, Bengaluru
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Work Model | Onsite (Bengaluru HQ) |
| Experience | 9+ years |
| Tech Stack | Java/C++, MySQL, NoSQL (HBase, Aerospike), Linux |
| Key Traits | Multi-threading mastery, OOP design, TDD advocate |
⚙️ Core Responsibilities
- System Architecture
- Design robust web applications handling 10K+ TPS with 99.99% uptime
- Optimize large-scale distributed systems (50M+ DAU environments)
- Technical Leadership
- Break down complex features into executable modules with Agile teams
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and sprint planning
- Performance Engineering
- Tune high-traffic databases (MySQL + NoSQL) and implement caching strategies
- Solve concurrency challenges in real-time payment processing
- Innovation Catalyst
- Drive adoption of industry best practices (design patterns, CI/CD)
- Pioneer solutions for fintech security and scalability bottlenecks
âś… Non-Negotiable Qualifications
- 9+ years building scalable business applications (fintech/e-commerce preferred)
- Expertise in Java/C++ with multi-threading/concurrency programming
- Mastery of OOP principles, design patterns, and module-level interfaces
- Deep experience with:
- SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL, HBase, Aerospike, Elasticsearch)
- Linux-based full lifecycle development
- Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies
- BTech/MTech/PhD in Computer Science or related field
🌟 Differentiators We Value
- Startup mindset with extreme ownership and rapid execution bias
- Ability to architect multi-subsystem solutions independently
- Experience handling petabyte-scale data workflows
- Contributions to open-source projects (share GitHub profile)
🏥 Industry-Leading Benefits
Financial Security
- Competitive salary + stock options
- Flexible PF contributions + gratuity + NPS
Health & Family
- Comprehensive medical/life insurance
- Critical illness coverage (up to â‚ą20L)
- Parental Support:
- 6 months maternity leave
- 3 months paternity leave
- Day-care assistance (â‚ą5K/month)
Growth & Convenience
- Higher education sponsorship (up to â‚ą10L)
- Relocation support + car lease options
- Onsite medical center + 24/7 emergency support
🌆 Why Bengaluru with PhonePe?
At our Electronics City HQ, you’ll experience:
- Tech Ecosystem: Collaborate with 1,500+ engineers in India’s Silicon Valley
- Cutting-Edge Labs: Dedicated R&D zones for blockchain, AI, and security
- Work-Life Integration:
- Zero dress code + gaming arenas
- Free meals + onsite wellness concierge
- City Perks: Metro connectivity + flexible WFH when needed
đź“ť Application Process
- Prepare:
- Update resume highlighting scale projects (users/data volume)
- Prepare 2 complex problem-solving examples
- Apply: EmailÂ
careers@phonepe.com with subject: “SE Bengaluru – [Your Name] – 9+YOE” - Interview Journey:
- CodePair: Algorithm + systems design (90 mins)
- Deep Dive: Architecture review of past projects
- Culture Fit: Values alignment with tech leadership
⏳ Priority Alert: Applications reviewed within 72 hours
âť“ Key FAQs
Q: What’s the team structure?
A: Cross-functional pods (4 engineers + 1 PM) with quarterly rotations.
Q: WFH flexibility?
A: Primarily onsite; 2 WFH days/month for focused work.
Q: Tech stack modernization plans?
A: Active migration to Kubernetes + Golang microservices (2025 roadmap).
💡 Engineer India’s Digital Future
At PhonePe, you’re not just writing code – you’re reducing financial inequality for half a billion people. With 40% of leadership roles filled internally, your growth trajectory is limitless.
Ready to Own Your Impact?
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