Flipkart
India's largest e-commerce company (Walmart-owned) — top packages, fast-paced culture
Open Roles & Salary
Positions available and what they pay
| Role | Level | Salary (CTC) | Key Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDE-1 | Fresher/0-2yr | ₹18-28 LPA | DSA, Java/Go, System Design basics |
| SDE-2 | 2-5 years | ₹28-45 LPA | System Design, Microservices, Ownership |
| SDE-3 (Senior) | 5-8 years | ₹45-70 LPA | Architecture, Tech Lead, Mentoring |
| Data Scientist | 2-5 years | ₹20-40 LPA | ML, Python, A/B Testing, Recommendation Systems |
| Product Manager | 3-6 years | ₹25-50 LPA | Product thinking, Analytics, Stakeholder management |
Hiring Process
What to expect in the interview
Online Coding Test
3 coding problems in 90 minutes. Medium-Hard difficulty. HackerEarth platform. Strong DSA required.
Machine Coding Round
Build a small application in 90 minutes (e.g., parking lot system, snake game). Tests OOP, clean code, design patterns.
DSA + Problem Solving (2 rounds)
Live coding. Trees, Graphs, DP problems. Must explain approach, optimize, and handle edge cases.
System Design + Hiring Manager
Design a system (e.g., URL shortener, notification service). HM round: culture fit, past experience, leadership.
Career Growth Path
How your career progresses at Flipkart
SDE-1 (0-2 yr)
₹18-28 LPA → Ship features, learn at scale
SDE-2 (2-5 yr)
₹28-45 LPA → Own services, design systems
SDE-3 (5-8 yr)
₹45-70 LPA → Tech lead, architecture
Principal Engineer (8+ yr)
₹70 LPA - 1.2 Cr → Org-level impact
How to Prepare
Resources to crack the interview
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Insider Tips
- Machine coding round is unique to Flipkart — practice LLD problems
- Flipkart values ownership and impact — highlight these in interviews
- Referrals from Flipkart employees fast-track your application
- Flipkart GRiD hackathon is a direct hiring pipeline for students
- Walmart integration means global opportunities after Flipkart