Software engineering salaries

Position: AI Engineer (SWE-1) at Mastercard, Pune Experience: 1 year 5 months (rounded to 1 year) Compensation: Base 16 LPA, Bonus 2 LPA, Total 18 LPA Interview process: Online Assessment (2 coding questions) → Round 1 (DSA, Projects, LLD) → Round 2 (GenAI Deep Dive: RAG, MCP, LangChain) → Round 3 (Managerial + Technical) → HR discussion Key technical topics covered: DSA, system design (LLD/HLD), LangChain, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI agents, Google ADK, fine‑tuning

Education: Tier 3 Date of the Offer: October, 2025 Bonus: 1.68 L (anually)

I have 2 years of experience. The base salary offered is 24 LPA. I received a relocation/signing bonus of 1.5 lakhs and an additional bonus of 1.5 lakhs, bringing the total compensation to approximately 27 LPA. The position is based in Pune. I am currently evaluating this offer against a potentially better opportunity. I was referred for this role by an acquaintance.

👨‍💻 Role: Software Engineer I – Java, OOPS (Full-time) - 📍 Location: Pune, India (On-site) - 📅 End Date to Apply: August 21, 2025 📖 Qualification: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Management Information Systems, or equivalent - Freshers or candidates with 6 months–2 years of experience can apply 💼 Job Overview: - Support software applications through programming, design, analysis & delivery - Build high-performance, low-latency, scalable Java-based services - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable payment solutions ✨ What Mastercard Looks For: - Strong foundation in Java programming & OOPS - Knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud - Familiarity with SQL & NoSQL databases (MongoDB, PostgresDB, Redis preferred) - Understanding of CI/CD tools like Maven, Jenkins; test frameworks like JUnit, Cucumber - Willingness to learn new frameworks & technologies - Excellent communication, collaboration & problem-solving skills 🌱 Preferred / Nice to Have: - Experience in microservice architecture - Exposure to full-stack development (React is a plus) - Familiarity with cloud (PCF, AWS) - Knowledge of monitoring tools like Splunk, Dynatrace 🛠 What You’ll Do: - Design, build & maintain Java-based SDKs, tools & payment applications - Participate in Agile/SCRUM teams, define features & user stories - Contribute to code reviews, prototypes & proof-of-concepts - Ensure code quality & adherence to Mastercard’s best practices - Identify and recommend solutions for emerging issues 🔗 Apply Now: https://careers.mastercard.com/us/en/job/MASRUSR247058EXTERNALENUS/Software-Engineer-I-Java-OOPS

My education is from a Tier 2 institution. I received the offer in July, 2025. The offer includes a signing bonus of 2.5 lakhs and an annual bonus of 1.5 LPA. I got a referral from an employee at Mastercard. This position is for Pune location, and I need to relocate there.

Cleared all rounds for Mastercard SDE-2 (L8) position and about to get an offer from the HR.

Received an offer from MasterCard for Software Engineer 2 position. No RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) are provided at the time of joining. RSUs may be granted later based on performance.

Education: Tier 2 Date of the Offer: January, 2025 Company: Mastercard Title/Level: SDE 2 Location: Pune Salary: 24 Relocation/Signing Bonus: 2.5 lakhs Bonus: 1.5 (anually) Total comp (Salary + Bonus ): 28

Education: Tier 2 Years of Experience: 1.5 Date of the Offer: Jan, 2025 Company: Mastercard Title/Level: SDE 2 Location: Pune Base Salary: 24 Relocation/Signing Bonus: 2.5 lakhs Bonus: 1.54 Total comp (Salary + Bonus ): 28

Base: 29.5 LPA Perf Bonus: 10% of base RSU: 0 Joining bonus: 2 lacs Relocation: 2.5 lacs In Office Gym, Pune itself being a more affordable city than bangalore :)

Mastercard | Software Engineer -1(L9) | Pune Education: Btech(VIT Vellore - Tier IDK) Years of Experience: 1 year 10 months Prior Experience: Accenture(Advanced Application Engineering Analyst) Previous Compensation : INR 9,65,000(base 9LPA) Date of the Offer: 18/04/2023 Company: Mastercard Title/Level: Software Engineer I Location: Pune, India Salary: INR 15,50,000 Relocation: 0 Signing Bonus: 0 Stock bonus: 0 Bonus: Target Variable Pay at 100% payout : INR 77,500 Total comp (Salary + Bonus + Stock): 16,27,500 Benefits: Standard Mastercard benefits Other details: Negotiated once, no changes

Mastercard will have 3-4 round of interview , for 8 YOE the range will vary from 27 LPA to 38 LPA along with 10% variable pay.

Education: tier 3 Years of Experience: 4 Date of the Offer: August, 2024 Company: Mastercard Title/Level: SDE 2 Location: I preferred Gurgaon, available options Pune, Varodra Salary: 22 Relocation/Signing Bonus: 2 lakhs Bonus: 1.5 (anuallyh) Total comp (Salary + Bonus ): 23.5 Benefits: Gratuity on top of it. Known for work life balance and job stability.

MasterCard is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Pune team. We are looking for someone with experience in fintech products and a strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, a passion for innovation, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. As a Senior Software Engineer at MasterCard, you will be responsible for leading the development of our fintech products and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.