Fintech / Payments · Startup/Unicorn · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
PhonePe is India's leading digital payments platform with 530 million+ registered users and processes $1.5 trillion+ in annual TPV. Separated from Flipkart and backed by Walmart. Among the top-paying startups for SDE freshers in India. High-scale distributed systems problems from day one.
Avg Fresher Package
₹20–45 LPA
Chennai Avg (All Companies)
₹4.5–6.5 LPA
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PhonePe Campus SDE Hiring
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Chennai offers slightly lower salaries than Bengaluru but with a much lower cost of living. Zoho in particular is known for hiring freshers from all college tiers and providing excellent training.
Chennai is a major IT and manufacturing hub with a strong Tamil Nadu tech talent pool. TCS, Cognizant, and Zoho (a 10,000-person software company HQ'd here) are among the largest employers. Chennai also has a thriving auto industry with Hyundai, Ford, and BMW plants nearby.
City-wide average for freshers: ₹4.5–6.5 LPA
Does PhonePe hire freshers in Chennai?
PhonePe primarily hires in Bengaluru. Freshers based in Chennai can still apply for remote or relocatable roles. PhonePe hires 300–600 freshers per year through the PhonePe Campus SDE Hiring program.
What is the fresher salary at PhonePe in Chennai?
PhonePe offers freshers an average package of ₹20–45 LPA. In Chennai, the average fresher salary across companies is ₹4.5–6.5 LPA. PhonePe's PhonePe Campus SDE Hiring program determines the specific track and salary band for each hire.
How can I apply for PhonePe fresher jobs in Chennai?
To apply for PhonePe fresher roles in Chennai: (1) Register for the PhonePe Campus SDE Hiring program at the official site. (2) The selection process is: Online Competitive Coding Test → 2–3 Technical Rounds (DSA + System Design) → Bar Raiser / Culture Fit. (3) Use JobHuntDaily to get your profile sent directly to PhonePe HR — start for ₹99/month.
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