Swiggy, India's foremost on-demand delivery platform, renowned for its innovative tech-driven logistics and unwavering commitment to meeting consumer demands. Operating in 500 cities across India, Swiggy has forged partnerships with countless restaurants, boasting a delivery fleet surpassing 200,000 strong. Fuelled by a culture of experimentation, Swiggy continually evolves its business model to deliver unparalleled convenience and satisfaction to its customers. 

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Securing an Software Development Engineer (SDE) role at Swiggy is highly sought after for Indian tech professionals. However, gaining entry into this position can be challenging. While the conventional approach involves applying directly through the Swiggy jobs portal, a more accessible and effective route is to obtain a referral from an existing employee.

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In this article, we'll delve into Swiggy’s work culture and explore how you can leverage a referral to enhance your chances of landing a rewarding career opportunity within this tech powerhouse.

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How to get a job at Swiggy?

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Coming to the main question first, how to get into Swiggy. There are several ways of doing that. First go over to Swiggy careers page and scour through it and find the job you're looking for. You can check active jobs on their LinkedIn page as well. Apply to the job and wait for your resume to get shortlisted out of hundreds of resumes.

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But if you’re looking for a more effective and an expeditious way to land a job at Swiggy, you should consider following the referral process. This method entails asking current employees who can advocate for you within the company for a specific job role. The referral process is advantageous for three primary reasons: firstly, existing employees already possess credibility, so anyone they vouch for is likely to be viewed favorably. Secondly, if their referral doesn't meet expectations or leaves the company shortly after joining, it could affect their reputation within the company. Some companies have employee referral programs and employees get monetary incentives if their referral joins the company. Therefore, they have a vested interest in recommending candidates who are qualified and likely to succeed.

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How to Get a Job Referral

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Let’s talk about the process of how to get a referral at Swiggy. Here’s a step by step guide for it.

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Finding a Potential Referrer

• Open LinkedIn and dive deep into research mode. Read and research about the company, its culture (you can read about it in this article below), and its employees. 
• Try to find if anyone in your friend circle/ acquaintances/ college alumni are currently working at Swiggy and reach out to them.
• You can install our chrome extension to cut through the manual process and see which of your 1st degree LinkedIn connections are connected to Swiggy. You can even ask them to provide a referral through a 1 click easy process.
• Don’t sweat, if the above step doesn't work. You can check out job referral sites which have a curated list of people who have agreed to give referrals in their companies. We have made a list of Swiggy employees who have agreed to give referrals. You can check out a few of them below (install our extension to check the rest).

1. Ameya Sinha- Currently working as Software Engineer II at Swiggy | Previously worked in Microsoft | College: Birla Institute Of Technology And Science, Pilani
2. Arnab Kar- Currently working as Senior Software Engineer at Swiggy | Previously worked in Cult.Fit, Recrosoft Technologies, Bit Canny Technologies, Adansa Solutions Pvt Ltd, TCS | College: Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University Of Journalism And Communication, West Bengal University Of Technology, Kolkata
3. Daniel Belteshazzar- Currently working as Product Management at Swiggy | Previously worked in ZS Associates, Flipkart | College: IIT Roorkee
4. Naga Hemanth Kotha- Currently working as Software Development Engineer lll at Swiggy | College: Maulana Azad National Institute Of Technology
5. Omkar Chorghe- Currently working as Sr Software Engineer at Swiggy | Previously worked in Purplle.com | College: MCTS Rajiv Gandhi Institute Of Technology
6. Piyush Kumar- Currently working as SDE-II at Swiggy | Previously worked in Hashedin, Nutanix, Hewlett Packard, | College: KIIT University
7. RAHIL Kumar- Currently working as Lead SDET at Swiggy | Previously worked in Ellucian Sears Holdings India, Hewlett Packard Enterprise | College: Punjab Technical University, Amity University
8. Rohit Bajaj- Currently working as Software Dev Engineer II at Swiggy | Previously worked in Paytm, Deloitte | College: National Institute Of Technology, Raipur (2019)
9. Sanjay Ulsha- Currently working as Software Engineer, Senior at Swiggy | Previously worked in Wells Fargo | College: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
10. Winy Jain- Currently working as Senior Product Manager at Swiggy | Previously worked in Microsoft, Treebo, Mobile Premier League | College: Indian Institute Of Management, Lucknow (2018), BITS Pilani

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• Try to find people with whom you share a common interest with such as your ex- colleagues, college/ school mates, people from your hometown or people with mutual connections. If you don’t find anyone like that, try to find a mutual interest which you can talk about eg, interest in startups, finance or even anime.

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You can also search potential referrers directly through LinkedIn

• Search for Swiggy employees in the search bar and then filter them using connection, location and college filter. You can also navigate to the "People" tab on Swiggy’s LinkedIn page and search through the employees.
• Remember to try to find people with maximum mutual interest and working in the same or similar role you want to apply for.

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Crafting Your Request

• Now that you've identified your potential referrers, it's time to prepare your approach. Remember, personalization is key here.
• Start by researching the referrer's background and interests. 
• Craft a LinkedIn message or email. 
• Start with a brief greeting followed with an opening line using the shared interest (same college/ school, mutual connection/interest). 
• Introducing yourself and explaining why you're reaching out. Be clear and concise about your intention, attach your resume and any relevant work sample.
• Highlight how your skills and experience align with the job requirements and the company's goals and make it clear why you're a perfect fit for the role. Emphasize on how it would benefit both the organization and yourself. 
• Don't forget to express your gratitude for their time and consideration.
• Be patient about it and wait for at least a couple of days before sending a following up.
• Be polite in case they refuse or don’t reply. Thank them for their time and make sure that you don’t burn the bridges. If they refuse, try to get their feedback and work on it.

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You can check out sample examples of personalized referral requests below in this article.

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Bonus Tip: Making it Easy for your Referrer

To make it easy for your referrer, consider providing a prefilled message that they can simply copy and send to the hiring manager. We have attached the template below.

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Sharing the template below:

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Hi [Hiring Manager],

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I hope this email finds you well.

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I'm writing to recommend [name] for the [role]. [name] and I worked at [company] together/ attended the same college and collaborated on various projects during our time there. He's demonstrated himself as a hard worker and a dedicated team player.

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Sharing his contact details below:

Email: xyz@gmail.com

Phone: +91 xxxxxxxxxx

Resume:

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Best regards,

[referrar]

Work culture at Swiggy India

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Swiggy boasts a work culture that is both dynamic and demanding. Understanding the nuances of Swiggy’s work culture can greatly aid in navigating the job process and acclimatizing to the company's environment.

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Pros:

• Good Learning Curve: Swiggy utilizes the latest technology stack and processes, offering Software Development Engineers (SDEs) a steep learning curve, ideal for skill development.
• High Ownership: SDEs are encouraged to take end-to-end ownership of their projects/products, fostering a sense of accomplishment and growth.
• Interesting and Impactful Projects: Swiggy provides opportunities to work on real-world projects with challenging problems, suitable for those with a passion for problem-solving.
• Remote Working Mode: SDEs have the flexibility to work remotely, with one week every quarter in-office requirements for team bonding, offering a balance between flexibility and team interaction.
• Fast-paced Environment: Swiggy operates in a fast-paced work environment with quick decision-making and implementation, ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings.

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Cons:

• Work-Life Balance: Swiggy prioritizes shipping features quickly with tight deadlines, often leading to a high-pressure and stressful work environment, impacting work-life balance negatively.
• Lack of Job Security: Employees may feel a lack of job security due to layoffs and firings, particularly during post-Covid period and funding winter.
• Hikes and Promotion: Promotions are challenging to attain within Swiggy, and hike rates are not up to industry standards, affecting employee motivation and satisfaction.
• Lack of Proper Onboarding Process: New joiners may experience a lack of proper onboarding processes, leading to a steep learning curve and difficulties in gaining system knowledge due to overworked employees.

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In the end it’s about weighing pros and cons to reach a final decision when considering joining Swiggy as an SDE. 

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Different roles and hierarchy at Swiggy

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• SDE 1- For college graduates, requires 0-2 yrs of experience. The candidate should have a basic understanding of programming and good problem solving skills. They should be able to complete the tasks assigned to them.
• SDE 2 (Senior)-  Requires 2+ yrs exp. They take end to end ownership of problems and provide solutions. SDEs at this level have deeper knowledge of software engineering principles and they should be able to write maintainable and scalable code. 
• SDE 3 (Lead/Architect)- They are equivalent to team leads and are responsible for leading and mentoring junior SDEs. They keep the product and business objectives in mind when making decisions.
• SDE 4 (Principal/Sr. Architect)- They are deep experts in their domains and are experienced in building scalable solutions/platforms along with taking leadership responsibilities.

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Swiggy salaries for different roles:

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Swiggy is known to pay good salaries to its engineers. On top of the base salary, SDEs are given additional stocks as well. Average salaries for roles are given below,

• SDE 1- 20 LPA 
• SDE 2- 35 LPA
• SDE 3- 47 LPA

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Samples for asking for Job Referral:

Email sample for job referral: Reaching out to a college senior

Hi Anuj,

Hope you’re doing well.

I don't know if you remember me or not but I worked as a volunteer in your team in our annual college cultural fest. We worked directly in the stage play event when the judge canceled at the last minute and led to the whole event getting delayed, quite a fiasco it was.

I'm actually reaching out to you because I needed a small favor. I recently saw that an SDE 1 position has opened up at Swiggy and I'm interested in applying for it. Would it be possible for you to refer me for the same? I have 1.5 years of experience as a Fullstack Engineer at Weekday (a YC backed startup) and I believe my skills and experience align well with the requirements of the SDE 2 role at Swiggy.

I've attached my resume for your reference. If you're able to provide a referral or offer any advice on the application process, I would be incredibly grateful.

Thank you for considering my request. I truly appreciate your time and assistance.

I know that you’ll be submitting a referral in your internal portal but in case you’re going to mail the hiring manager you can use something like this.

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Hi [Hiring Manager],

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I hope this email finds you well.

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I'm writing to recommend Amit Singh for the SDE 1 role. Amit and I attended the same college and collaborated on various projects during our time there. He's demonstrated himself as a hard worker and a dedicated team player.

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Sharing his contact details below:

Email: xyz@gmail.com

Phone: +91 xxxxxxxxxx

Resume:

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Best regards,

Anuj

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Warm Regards

Amit

Phone: +91 xxxxxxxxxx

Sample of how to ask for referral on LinkedIn: Reaching out to a person with mutual connection

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Dear Anuj,

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Hope you’re doing well.

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I got your reference from Akhil. I believe you guys went to college together. He is an ex colleague of mine, we worked briefly together at Weekday before parting ways.

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I'm actually reaching out to you because I needed a small favor. I am actively looking for a new job and saw that an SDE 2 position has opened up at Swiggy. I wanted to see if it would be possible for you to refer me for it? I have 4 years of experience in a similar role at a YC backed startup. I believe I possess the technical skills and relevant experience required for this role.

Attaching my resume for your reference. If you're able to provide a referral or offer any advice on the application process, I would be incredibly grateful.

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Thank you for considering my request. I truly appreciate your time and assistance.

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Warm Regards

Amit

Phone: +91 xxxxxxxxxx

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