PerkyBurrito

Flipkart vs Groww SDE-2

Hey folks, I’ve received SDE-2 offers from both Flipkart and Groww, and I’d love to hear your take.

Here’s the comp summary: • Flipkart: ₹29L Fixed + ₹2.9L Bonus + ₹14L ESOPs • Groww: ₹28L Fixed + ₹2.8L Bonus + ₹12L ESOPs

I’m evaluating them based on a 5-year horizon, not just short-term gain.

My key priorities: • Strong work-life balance (WLB) • Structured learning & growth • Good compensation + benefits • Mature, MNC-style work culture • Stability with minimal layoff risk

Would really appreciate insights from current/former employees or anyone who’s been in a similar position!

What would you choose and why?

Flipkart

Groww

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ZippyPretzel

Flipkart1mo

Things are becoming bad in Fk, can't say about Groww. hikes are poor in Fk, tech problems are good but not a lot of incentive to solve them in right way

PerkyBurrito

Delhivery1mo

What about WLB?

ZippyPretzel

Flipkart1mo

Bad in my BU, can't say about complete org

WigglyBanana

Stealth1mo

I see both Flipkart and Groww folks making arguments why to not join 😂 It's crazy what companies think about themselves and how people who work for them actually feel.

PerkyBurrito

Delhivery1mo

Every company has it’s own pros & cons, the grass looks greener on the other side

GoofyNugget

Oracle1mo

Congrats on the offers Could you share your interview experience like questions that were asked

PerkyBurrito

Delhivery1mo

Thanks, @backend7 here’s my detailed interview process R1: Machine Coding Round + Evaluation(2.5 hrs) Q: Design a logging system that can log on console, file network

R2: DSA round( 2 medium level LC questions) 1 hr

R3: LLD( Design RedBus) 1 hr

R4: HM round(Resume based) 1 hr

R5: DSA round 2(This was scheduled again because my rating was low in the previous DSA round) 1 hr

PerkyBurrito

Delhivery1mo

For DSA the questions were mostly based on stacks, queues, DP

BouncyMochi

Groww1mo

Culture is quite bad here. Also there are strong rumours of silent layoffs before going IPO.

PerkyBurrito

Delhivery1mo

Got it thanks for the insight!

CosmicPretzel

Groww1mo

Plus the hikes are also declined from last year and also started to seeing favoritism for appraisal

SillyNugget

Microsoft1mo

Also consider what you would love to work on. Like for me I'm very interested in the stock market and finance so Groww would be a better choice if comp wise it's almost the same

PerkyBurrito

Delhivery1mo

Yes true, Groww has some exciting projects as well coming up but the culture is still startup based

WigglyMuffin

Groww1mo

Groww has come very far from the startup culture. It has become very shit these days, they are deliberately laying off people ahead of IPO

GoofyUnicorn

Flipkart1mo

Most of the senior folks have left FK, so newer hires are expected (and will) to own a bunch of the things.
Tech is fine at FK. Leaders are L.

PerkyBurrito

Delhivery1mo

Got it thanks, it’s fine as long as I’m getting paid😂

PerkyCupcake

Cred1mo

Current CTC

ZippyWalrus

Flipkart1mo

also Flipkart is going 5 days WFO pretty soon. not sure about Groww. do factor it.

flipkart ipo in 2026 is doing murmurs but ill take it with a grain of salt.

PerkyBurrito

Delhivery1mo

Groww is also 5 days WFO Not worried about that though

ZippyWalrus

Flipkart1mo

okayy. FK has better reputation and brand. Shitty leadership and WLB is staple of any company in India.

GigglyQuokka

PayTM1mo

What's your yoe and how did u apply?

PerkyBurrito

Delhivery1mo

My YOE is ~4 years
For Groww: I applied via LinkedIn direct apply For FK: Applied via SDE2 hiring drive(LinkedIn post)

ZestyBurrito

Myntra1mo

the 14L esops is for all four years? (14/4 = 3.5L for one year ) or its 14 L for one year?

PerkyBurrito

Delhivery1mo

14L for 4 years so 3.5/yr

ZestyBurrito

Myntra1mo

I would say join flipkart only, they have plans for going public in 2026 your esops will start vesting in 2026 and then you can also gain some % on the successful IPO