Hiring in India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sector has seen a significant 35% growth over the past two years, as per a recent report. The report by CIEL HR reveals that the total demand for hiring in the sector has risen from 73,320 roles in 2023 to nearly 98,750 roles in 2025. This growth trend is reshaping the hiring landscape, emphasizing technology and execution capabilities for companies.
The report points out a shift towards deeper capability building in e-commerce companies, focusing on platform resilience, fulfilment precision, and AI-enabled customer experience. Notably, technology and engineering roles have experienced a substantial surge, with demand more than tripling in the last two years. Key roles like software developers, DevOps engineers, solution architects, and AI and machine learning experts are now pivotal in hiring strategies.
Moreover, there has been a 25% increase in demand for supply chain and fulfillment roles during the same period, according to the report. Positions such as warehouse managers, inventory controllers, and city operations leads are gaining prominence, particularly for quick commerce companies expanding into smaller cities and enhancing delivery efficiency.
The report also highlights a growing premium for advanced digital skills in the industry. Professionals specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning are earning significantly higher salaries, ranging from 30 to 40% more than traditional tech roles. Additionally, experts in areas like generative AI and large language models are commanding higher pay, while experienced professionals in natural language processing and computer vision are earning up to Rs 50 lakh annually.
With India’s gig workforce surpassing 12 million in 2025 and projected to nearly double to 23.5 million by 2030, the gig economy is on a rapid growth trajectory. Bengaluru and Hyderabad continue to be vital hubs for technology and engineering roles, while Chennai is emerging as a focal point for product and analytics-related jobs.
