Namma Yatri Software Development Engineer Hiring Challenge

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Namma Yatri Software Development Engineer Hiring Challenge

xciting Opportunity for Software Engineers!

Are you passionate about building innovative mobility solutions? Namma Yatri is offering a unique hiring challenge for software engineers looking to make a difference in the urban transportation sector. This challenge is an opportunity to showcase your coding skills and solve real-world mobility problems.

πŸ“Œ Challenge Overview

Namma Yatri, a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, is revolutionizing urban transport by enabling seamless connections between drivers and riders. With daily operations handling over 200,000 rides, the company is growing rapidly and looking for skilled engineers to enhance its technology stack.

This hiring challenge, hosted on HackerEarth, is designed for developers who are eager to solve complex problems and contribute to an evolving multi-modal mobility ecosystem.


πŸ“… Important Dates

πŸ“Œ Challenge Opens: March 21, 2025, 06:00 PM IST
πŸ“Œ Challenge Closes: March 23, 2025, 11:59 PM IST
πŸ“Œ Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes


πŸ› οΈ Recruitment Process

The selection process consists of four stages:

1️⃣ Application Submission: Register on HackerEarth.
2️⃣ Coding Assessments: Two rounds of online proctored coding tests.
3️⃣ Hackathon: A one-day hackathon to solve real-world mobility challenges.
4️⃣ Interviews: Technical and cultural fit interviews.


πŸ’‘ Eligibility Criteria

βœ… Candidates with 0 to 5 years of industry experience are eligible.
βœ… Strong passion for software development and problem-solving.
βœ… Interest in Functional Programming (FP) and scalable system design.


🏒 About Namma Yatri

πŸš– Namma Yatri is a community-driven mobility platform enabling frictionless transportation services across cities. Its appsβ€”Yatri Sathi, Odisha Yatri, and Mana Yatriβ€”are improving urban mobility with cutting-edge technology and open networks like ONDC.

With operations in Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata, Namma Yatri is working towards building a multi-modal transportation network, integrating buses, metros, autos, and cabs to make travel affordable, accessible, and convenient for everyone.

πŸ”— Open Data: Namma Yatri Website
πŸ”— Open Source Code: GitHub Repository


πŸ’» Job Role: Software Development Engineer

πŸ“ Locations: Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata
πŸ“ Experience Required: 0-5 years

πŸ”Ή Responsibilities

The selected candidates will work on core engineering challenges within the following areas:

1️⃣ Frontend Development

  • Build user-friendly UI/UX for seamless ride booking.
  • Develop a multi-modal, multi-tenant application used across different cities.
  • Enhance app functionality using Functional Programming (FP).
  • Work on SDK integrations with third-party customer-facing applications.

2️⃣ Backend Engineering

  • Develop business logic for ride-hailing services (Rentals, One-Way bookings, etc.).
  • Optimize costs for maps and third-party integrations.
  • Build solutions for mobility challenges in smaller cities.
  • Contribute to NammaDSL (Domain Specific Language for Namma Yatri).

3️⃣ Infrastructure Management

  • Maintain 99% uptime for global mobility services.
  • Implement Redis layers to optimize database load and costs.
  • Develop an Infrastructure-DSL for large-scale system management.
  • Continuously optimize infrastructure to handle increasing traffic efficiently.

🌍 Preferred Language Skills (Optional but Beneficial)

While not mandatory, knowing the local language can enhance operational efficiency:

  • Bangalore: Kannada
  • Chennai: Tamil
  • Kolkata: Bengali

🎯 Why Participate in This Challenge?

🎯 Work on real-world mobility challenges. 🎯 Build applications that impact millions of daily commuters. 🎯 Gain hands-on experience in Functional Programming (FP). 🎯 Be part of an innovative company shaping urban transportation.


πŸ“’ How to Register

1️⃣ Visit the HackerEarth Challenge Page. 2️⃣ Click Register and complete the application process. 3️⃣ Participate in the programming challenge on the given date.

πŸ“’ Note: The challenge must be attempted on a desktop/laptop (mobile participation is not supported).


🌟 Best of luck to all participants! May you land an amazing opportunity with this hiring challenge! πŸš€


Chandan Mahato

This article is written by me, and I have Master's Degree in Computer Applications (MCA). For any inquiries, feel free to contact me at chandan@jobcode.in. I’m happy to assist you!

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