Software Dev Engineer II

Company Description

At Swiggy, SDE II(s) play an integral role in owning the end-to-end Design/Architecture of complex systems. They co-own the technology vision of the respective team and significantly contribute to the overall success of the team. They partner with the product/business teams to understand the product features and specifications, translate them into high-level and low-level design thereby facilitating the team in the design and development of mission-critical applications.

Job Description

What qualities are we looking for?

• Expert proficiency in React and TypeScript — strong understanding of hooks, state management patterns, and TypeScript best practices
• Deep expertise in Next.js — including Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR), API routes, middleware, optimization strategies
• Solid understanding of ES6+, async/await, functional programming patterns, and modern JavaScript practices
• Proficiency in modern CSS — Tailwind CSS, CSS modules, CSS-in-JS solutions (Emotion, Styled Components), and responsive design principles
• Hands-on experience with modern build tools — Webpack, Vite, ESBuild, or equivalent bundlers; understanding of tree-shaking, code splitting, and lazy loading
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and automation — experience with tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms
• Strong foundation in Git and collaborative development workflows
• Working knowledge of Node.js and backend fundamentals — enough to understand API design, authentication, and server-side implications

System Design & Architecture:

• Ability to design scalable, maintainable component architectures and design systems
• Understanding of state management solutions (Redux, Zustand, Context API) and when to use each
• Knowledge of micro-frontends, module federation, and how to structure large applications
• Experience with component composition, prop drilling solutions, and reusable library design

Performance & Monitoring:

• Deep understanding of frontend performance metrics (Core Web Vitals, FCP, LCP, CLS, FID) and optimization techniques
• Experience with performance profiling tools (Chrome DevTools, Lighthouse, WebPageTest) and real-world optimization strategies
• Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and error tracking solutions (Sentry, DataDog, etc.)
• Understanding of lazy loading, code splitting, image optimization, and caching strategies

Quality & Best Practices:

• Expertise in testing frameworks — Jest, React Testing Library, Vitest, E2E testing (Cypress, Playwright)
• Sound knowledge of design patterns, SOLID principles, and writing clean, maintainable code
• Understanding of web accessibility (WCAG standards, semantic HTML, ARIA attributes) and experience implementing accessible UIs
• Proficiency in browser compatibility and cross-browser testing
• Exposure to code quality tools — ESLint, Prettier, Husky, pre-commit hooks, automated CI/CD pipelines

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with headless CMS, GraphQL, or API integration layers
• Knowledge of SEO best practices for SPA and Next.js applications
• Familiarity with Storybook, design tokens, and component documentation
• Understanding of animation libraries (Framer Motion, React Spring) and interactive UX
• Exposure to AI/LLM integrations in frontend (streaming, chunking, prompt optimization)
• Experience working with WebViews, React Native, or other hybrid mobile technologies — understanding of bridge communication, native module integration, and platform-specific constraints
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, Codeium, Codex,Cursor etc.) and understanding of their strengths, limitations, and best practices for maximizing productivity

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design and architecture of complex frontend features, translating product requirements into technical specifications
• Develop high-performance, production-ready React and Next.js applications with pixel-perfect UI implementations
• Drive performance optimization initiatives — identify bottlenecks, implement improvements, and establish monitoring to track metrics
• Build and maintain reusable component libraries, design systems, and utility functions for team-wide adoption
• Ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and work closely with designers to balance aesthetics with performance and accessibility
• Champion best practices in code quality, testing, accessibility, and maintainability across the team
• Lead adoption of AI-assisted development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.) within the team — evaluate effectiveness, establish best practices, and mentor others on productivity gains
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct thorough code reviews to foster a culture of excellence
• Stay current with frontend ecosystem trends, emerging AI tools, and new frameworks/patterns — evaluate and advocate for adoption
• Collaborate with backend and DevOps teams to understand API contracts, optimize data fetching, and streamline deployment pipelines
• Debug and optimize third-party library usage, understanding their internals and identifying performance trade-offs
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions at the team and platform level

What You'll Get

• Work with a modern, constantly evolving tech stack — React, TypeScript, Next.js, and cutting-edge frontend tooling
• Opportunity to own significant parts of the Swiggy platform impacting millions of users
• Mentorship and growth — partner with experienced engineers and lead technical initiatives
• Impact across teams — collaborate with product, design, mobile, and backend teams on high-impact projects
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities within a thriving tech company

Qualifications

• B Tech/M Tech in Computer Science or equivalent from a reputed college with minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in product development company.

Additional Information

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https://bytes.swiggy.com/the-tech-that-brings-you-your-food-1a7926229886

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.