Software engineering salaries

Recruiter contacted via LinkedIn; applied on careers portal. Online assessment: 3 DSA problems on HackerRank (135 mins). CoderPad round: DSA questions. Superday comprised four rounds covering DSA, puzzles, system design (HLD & LLD), and behavioral interview. Compensation: 40 LPA base, 12 LPA bonus, $2000 joining/relocation (~0.16 LPA), total ≈ 52.16 LPA. Candidate has 3 years of experience, IIT background.

Fixed salary: 37 LPA Yearly bonus: ~8.5 LPA (range 8-9 LPA) Relocation bonus: $2000 (~0.17 LPA) Role: Associate Location: Bangalore Years of experience: 5

Role: Associate (SDE-2) Location: Bangalore Base Salary: 37.5 LPA Variable Pay (prorated): 7–8 LPA Relocation Bonus: 1.6 LPA Joining Bonus: 5.28 LPA Total Compensation (approx.): 51.9 LPA

Base Compensation: 26 LPA Bonus: 5 LPA Relocation Allowance: 1.85 LPA Total Compensation: 32.85 LPA

I received an offer for an Analyst (SDE 1) role at Goldman Sachs. My years of experience are 3. The base compensation is INR 23.00 LPA. The offer includes a bonus of INR 5.00 LPA and relocation benefits of INR 1.85 LPA. The total compensation is INR 29.85 LPA. The job location is Hyderabad.

Education: Tier 2 NIT Previous Experience: 1.5 years at service based company Date of Offer: 2025 Base Salary: INR 22L Relocation Bonus: USD 2000 (INR 1.73L) Annual Bonus: INR 4L Stock Component: None Total Compensation: INR 27.7L

I had cleared all interview rounds for Goldman Sachs around November 7th. Goldman Sachs advised me to join Wells Fargo, then resign and join them after serving the notice period, with joining expected in January next year. I am expecting a fixed compensation of ₹28 LPA and a bonus of ~₹4-5 LPA from Goldman Sachs. I am currently seeking advice on whether to switch within 2-3 months after joining Wells Fargo.

I have heard the culture at GS is not good. They do not allow to carry office laptops at home. I am seeking advice on the culture at GS and whether I should consider joining.

* Offered Designation: Associate * Offered CTC: 33 LPA Fixed + 1.6L Relocation Bonus + Prorated Cash Bonus * Offered Location: Bangalore

I recently completed all interview rounds for a Tech Associate role at Goldman Sachs India. HR has requested proof of my current compensation and my expected fixed compensation. My profile includes a Tier 1 IIT background and 3 Years of Experience. I am seeking advice on negotiating a realistic fixed compensation offer. I am concerned about potentially missing the full bonus cycle in my first year due to joining late.

I have 3 years of experience. I graduated from a Tier 2 NIT college. I received an offer for the Associate role at Goldman Sachs. The base salary component is 39.5 LPA. The discretionary bonus is estimated at 7-8 LPA. The total compensation offered is approximately 48 LPA.

Yearly Bonus: 7 LPA Relocation bonus: 1.5 LPA TC: 41.5 LPA (38 LPA effective)

My Years of Experience (YOE): 3 years Fixed compensation: 34 Lakhs Annual Bonus: 5.5-6.5 Lakhs

I received an offer for the Analyst (Technology/Engineering) role at Goldman Sachs. My base salary is ₹30.00 Lakhs INR. The offer includes ₹23 Lakhs INR in vesting stock, given as compensation for my losing stock component for one year. I will also receive a performance bonus of ₹5 Lakhs INR. My total compensation for year 1 is ₹53 Lakhs INR.

Base salary: 24LPA Bonus: 4LPA

* Fixed: 29 Lakhs * Annual Bonus: 5-6 Lakhs, based on performance * Relocation: 1.5 Lakhs (position is in Hyderabad)

* Years of Experience: 1 * Base Salary: 13.5 LPA * Total Compensation: 13.5 LPA

I am a Software Engineer with 4 years of experience. I have received an offer from Goldman Sachs for a similar role. I am yet to receive the official offer letter and compensation numbers for this offer. I am currently seeking views and insights on which firm (between BlackRock and Goldman Sachs) will pay better, and which one to choose for good culture, long-term career growth, and appraisals if the pay is similar.

* Fixed compensation: 24.5L * Bonus: 5L Cons: 5 day WFO and concerns regarding WLB

I am joining Goldman Sachs as an Analyst in the Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) division. I have 2 years of prior work experience. I will be based out of Bengaluru. I am seeking insights into the work culture in AWM. I want to understand the working hours, especially in India. I am curious about the involvement of night shifts or US timings. I want to know about the overall work-life balance. I am looking for insights about the WFO policy, specifically if WFH is possible for 1-2 weeks for personal reasons or emergencies. I also want to know about the dress code (if formals are compulsory). I understand these aspects can be team-specific but am looking for a general idea. I appreciate any shared honest experiences regarding tech stack, team collaboration, and career growth opportunities.

Position: Associate Fixed: 34 Lakhs Annual Bonus: 5.5-6.5 Lakhs Additional Bonus: ~3 Lakhs Total: ~43.5 Lakhs

Work related to trades. Utilizes GS proprietary language and database.

I received an offer for an Associate role at Goldman Sachs in Bangalore. My total experience is 5 years. The offer includes a base salary of 31 LPA. It also includes a bonus of 7 LPA and a relocation bonus of 2 LPA. The total compensation offered is 40 LPA.

Selected YOE : 1.10 years College: Tier-2 Current Org : MNC Current Comp : 8L fixed + 88K bonus Team : Asset and wealth management Role : Analyst Salary: 29L - fixed(including PF) Relocation: 1.5 L Variable : ~5L (prorated) Total comp (Salary + Variable): INR 34-35L Location: Bangalore Other benefits - health Insurence, Cab facility etc WFO 5 days