Software Engineer, Android

Job Summary

PhonePe is inviting passionate and skilled individuals to join their dynamic team as a Software Engineer, Android in Bangalore. This role is perfect for aspiring developers eager to contribute to India's leading digital payments and financial services platform. You will be instrumental in developing high-impact Android applications that serve over 600 million registered users, tackling challenges of scale, rapid iteration, and customer-centric product thinking. The position requires a strong foundation in Android development and a keen interest in building cutting-edge technology that touches millions of lives daily.

Overview

PhonePe, headquartered in India, stands as a pioneer in the digital payments landscape. Launched in August 2016, its flagship app has grown to serve over 60 Crore (600 Million) registered users, boasting a vast digital payments acceptance network spanning over 4 Crore (40+ million) merchants. Processing over 33 Crore (330+ Million) transactions daily and an Annualized Total Payment Value (TPV) exceeding INR 150 lakh crore, PhonePe is at the forefront of India's digital revolution. Beyond payments, PhonePe’s diverse portfolio includes the distribution of financial products (Insurance, Lending, and Wealth) and innovative consumer tech businesses like Pincode (hyperlocal e-commerce) and Indus AppStore (a localized Android app store). These ventures align with PhonePe's ambitious vision: to empower every Indian with equal opportunities to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

At PhonePe, the culture is built on empowerment, trust, and ownership. Employees are encouraged to bring their best selves to work, taking responsibility for their projects from inception to completion. The environment fosters intellectual curiosity, rapid problem-solving, and the ability to build frameworks from scratch. For a Software Engineer, Android, this means an exciting journey of ideating with top minds, executing dreams with purpose and speed, and building platforms that directly impact millions. The company thrives on rapid iterative development and customer-centric product thinking, continually adopting the latest engineering advancements while prioritizing security, stability, and automation. Joining PhonePe offers a unique blend of passionate application development and product-driven innovation, making it an ideal workplace for those aspiring to make a significant technological impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, scalable Android applications that cater to a massive user base.
• Contribute actively to the system design and architectural decisions for Android platforms, ensuring robustness and efficiency.
• Implement new features and functionalities using modern Android development practices, including Kotlin, MVVM, Data Binding, Dagger 2, Live Data, Room, and Work Manager.
• Ensure the security, stability, and optimal performance of applications through meticulous coding and rigorous testing.
• Participate in rapid iterative development cycles, translating product requirements into technical specifications and delivering solutions swiftly.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and other engineering teams to create customer-centric products.
• Write and execute unit and instrumentation tests to maintain high code quality and prevent regressions.
• Continuously explore new paradigms, technologies, and tools within the Android ecosystem to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Eligibility

This opportunity is tailored for enthusiastic freshers and recent graduates from the 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 batches. Candidates should ideally possess 'Over 1-2 years of full-time Android App development experience' to demonstrate foundational knowledge and practical exposure. While specific academic degrees are not explicitly listed, a strong background in computer science or a related technical field, typically through a Bachelor's degree (such as B.Tech, BE, BCA, or MCA), is generally expected for a Software Engineer role. A demonstrated passion for programming, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a keen interest in Android development are paramount.

Required Skills

• Strong passion for Programming in general and Android App development in specific
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong system design and architecture skills, specifically for Android
• Curiosity to tinker around, explore new paradigms, and strong zest for continuous improvement
• Over 1-2 years of full time Android App development experience with strong basics and complete exposure to Android development
• Idea/experience of unit and instrumentation testing in Android E2E App development
• Experience of developing SDKs (good to have)
• Proficiency with modern Android development frameworks and tools such as Kotlin, MVVM, Data Binding, Dagger 2, Live Data, Room, Work Manager

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System
• Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program
• Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy
• Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment
• Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

Selection Process

The selection process for the Software Engineer, Android role at PhonePe typically involves multiple stages designed to assess a candidate's technical prowess, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit. This usually begins with an initial screening of applications to evaluate qualifications and experience. Shortlisted candidates can expect a series of technical interviews focusing on data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and core Android development concepts. Further rounds may delve into system design and architecture principles relevant to large-scale mobile applications. Problem-solving skills will be rigorously tested through coding challenges. Cultural fit and alignment with PhonePe's values of ownership, rapid execution, and customer-centricity will also be a key consideration throughout the interview process.

How To Apply

Eligible candidates who are enthusiastic about this opportunity can submit their application by clicking on the 'Apply Now' link provided below. Ensure all required fields are accurately filled and your resume/CV is attached.

FAQ

What is the experience requirement for the Software Engineer, Android role at PhonePe?

PhonePe is looking for candidates with 'Over 1-2 years of full-time Android App development experience'. This role is open for freshers and recent graduates from the 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 batches who meet this experience threshold.

What are the key technical skills required for this role?

Key technical skills include strong passion for programming and Android development, problem-solving skills, system design/architecture for Android, and experience with technologies like Kotlin, MVVM, Data Binding, Dagger 2, Live Data, Room, and Work Manager. Unit and instrumentation testing experience is also highly valued.

What kind of benefits does PhonePe offer to its full-time employees?

PhonePe provides a comprehensive benefits package, including various insurance benefits (Medical, Critical Illness, Accidental, Life), wellness programs, parental support (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Day-care), mobility benefits (Relocation, Transfer, Travel), retirement benefits (PF, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment), and other benefits like Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, and Salary Advance Policy.

Is this an Off Campus opportunity?

Yes, this is an off-campus job opening, making it accessible to candidates who are not currently enrolled in a campus recruitment drive but are looking to start or advance their careers with PhonePe.

What is PhonePe's work culture like?

PhonePe fosters a culture of empowerment, trust, and ownership, where employees own their work from start to finish. It's an environment for solving complex problems, rapid iteration, customer-centric product thinking, and building platforms that impact millions. They value intellectual curiosity, ideas, and debates, promoting an inclusive culture.

What kind of projects would an Android Software Engineer work on at PhonePe?

An Android Software Engineer at PhonePe would work on building features for India’s largest transactional platform, contributing to the digital payments app, financial products distribution, and new consumer tech businesses like Pincode (hyperlocal e-commerce) and Indus AppStore. The work involves engineering for a massive user base (500M+) with a focus on security, stability, and automation.