Software engineering salaries

Role: SDE-2 (L62) Base: 36 LPA Bonus: 0–20% (avg ~10%) Joining bonus: 3.5L (Y1) + 3L (Y2) RSUs: 90K USD, 25% vest per year Tech stack: C#, .NET Work-life balance: Good / Chill Company type: Public, stable, fully liquid equity

College: Tier 1 Branch: Circuital Current Company: MNC My Current Compensation: 29 LPA My YOE: 3.5+ years Offered TC details: Base: 33 Lacs (includes PF) Stocks: 80K USD (25% vesting for 4 years) Joining Bonus: 3 Lacs (1st and 2nd year) Variable: 10% average Relocation: 2.7 Lacs First year Total Compensation (TC): 60+ Lacs Recurring TC from 2nd year: 54.5 Lacs After many rejections, I finally got an offer, so keep trying everyone.

I received an offer for the L62 Data Scientist role at Microsoft in Bangalore. My years of experience are 3.8. Details of the offer are: Base Salary: 35,00,000 INR Stock Bonus: USD 70,000 (vesting 25% each year over 4 years) Performance Bonus: Upto 20% Sign-on Bonus: 5,00,000 INR Relocation Bonus: 3,00,000 INR Total Compensation (1st year): 60,00,000 INR I felt the stock grant and base could have been better, and I also didn't negotiate the sign-on.

I received an offer from Microsoft for the SDE2 (L61) role. My years of experience are 4.5. The base salary component is 33 Lakhs Per Annum (INR). The total compensation for the first year is 59 Lakhs Per Annum (INR). This includes a stock bonus of USD 70,000 vested over 4 years (valued at 15.5 LPA for the first year), a performance bonus of 3.5 LPA, a joining bonus of 4 LPA, and a relocation bonus of 3 LPA.

I received a verbal offer from Microsoft for the L63 role. The base salary component is 52 LPA. Performance bonus is stated to be a minimum of 7.8 LPA (15% of base). A joining bonus of 6 LPA is included for the first year. Stock component is 120K USD over 4 years, which is approximately 26.5 LPA annually. After negotiation, my first-year total compensation increased to approximately 98 LPA. I have approximately 7.5 years of experience.

I received an offer for an SDE 2 (L61) role. I have 5.3 years of experience. The compensation package includes a base salary of 34 LPA, stocks valued at 75k USD (averaged to 15.56 LPA annually over 4 years), a joining bonus of 6 LPA, and an estimated variable component of 6.8 LPA (20% of base). I am considering negotiating for an L62 role, despite the recruiter mentioning levels are decided based on feedback.

I was previously an SDE2 L5 at Amazon, with 3.8 years at Amazon and 2.6 years of prior experience. The interview was conducted for the L62 level, but I was offered an L61 position. Offer details include: Base: 33.30 Lakhs INR Stocks: 80K USD, vesting 25% each year (approximately 16 Lakhs INR annually) Joining Bonus: 4 Lakhs INR in the first year and 2 Lakhs INR in the 13th month Performance Bonus: 0-20% (with 8-10% being average) Other standard Microsoft benefits. I did not negotiate as I had no other offers. I accepted the offer because I wanted to move out of Amazon due to concerns about PIP, layoffs, and workload.

I recently interviewed for an L62 position at Microsoft but was offered an L61 role. My current Years of Experience (YOE) is 3.5. The base salary offered is 32 Lakhs Per Annum (LPA). The total compensation for the first year is 59.2 LPA. This offer comprises a base of 32 LPA, variable pay of 3.2 LPA, a joining bonus of 6 LPA, and stocks worth 80k USD (equivalent to 72 LPA vested over 4 years, so 18 LPA for the first year). I am aiming for a base pay of 35 LPA and am considering if I should push for a higher offer, as I currently have no other offers in hand.

Company: Microsoft Role: Software Engineer L61 Years of Experience: 3.5 YOE Base Salary: 29 LPA RSU: 55K over 4 years (approximately 12.5 LPA yearly vesting considered for total offer) Relocation Bonus: 2 LPA (one-time, included in first year total) Performance Bonus: 0-20% (average 10% considered for total offer: 2.9 LPA) Joining Bonus: 2.5 LPA (one-time, included in first year total)

My current compensation is 24 LPA fixed + 2 LPA variable with 4+ years of experience. I received an L61 offer from Microsoft in Hyderabad. The offer details are: base 29 Lacs (includes PF), 60K USD stocks (25% vesting over 4 years), 3 Lacs joining bonus (for 1st year), and 10-20% variable pay. My estimated total 1st year CTC is 47-48 Lacs. I had a better interview for the Noida location, but the Hyderabad HR reportedly stopped that process. The Hyderabad HR is allegedly blackmailing me, stating that if I reject this offer, I won't be able to appear for Microsoft interviews for the next 6 months. I feel lowballed and find it challenging to secure interviews at big MNCs. The HR is asking me to resign to start BGV. I am seeking advice on the HR's claims and if accepting this offer would prevent me from reappearing for Microsoft interviews later.

Company: Microsoft Role: SSE L64 Location: Hyderabad Base Salary: 60 LPA (employer PF included) Signing Bonus: 8 LPA (1st year) + 3 LPA (2nd year) RSU: $100K for 4 years Performance Bonus: Up to 30% of base, considering average 15% (~9 LPA) Benefits: Standard MS benefits like car lease policy, food coupons Total Compensation (1st year): ~98 LPA

Offer Details: Base: 55 LPA (Including PF and Gratuity) Performance Bonus: 30% (15% on average) Joining Bonus: 12 LPA (8+4) Relocation Bonus: 8 LPA (Tax exempted) RSUs: 150K USD (25% First Year, 6.25% per following quarter) Reasons to consider Microsoft: Strong global reputation and scale, offering long-term value for future career moves. Potential for easier team/project switches within a large organization. Generally more structured culture, benefits, and organizational processes, with less politics and PIP culture.

Working for the CRM tool Ads team. Seems like they are building a new CRM tool for the Ads domain. Sounded like new exciting work. 4 days Work From Office.

I received an offer from Microsoft for an L63/IC4 role in Hyderabad. My years of experience: 8.5 years (rounded to 9). Base salary: 55 LPA. Relocation/Signing Bonus: 5 LPA. Joining Bonus: 12 LPA (8+4). Performance Bonus: 16.5 LPA (30%). Stock bonus: 150k USD vested over 4 years (approx. 30.75 LPA, assuming 1 USD = 82 INR). Total compensation: 130 LPA (1.3 CR).

Education: Tier 1, CSE Current Compensation: 37 fixed + 1.5 JB + 3.7 PB Offer Breakdown: Base Salary: 42,00,000 INR Stock bonus: USD 90,000 vested over 4 years (25% each year) Performance Bonus: Up to 20% Sign-on bonus: 5,00,000 INR Relocation bonus: 2,35,000 INR Total compensation for the 1st year: 74 LPA Interview experience details available at: Link I felt the stock grant could have been better, but I had no leverage without a competing offer. I also didn't negotiate the sign-on bonus, thinking 5L was the maximum. Detailed timeline of the offer process is provided.

Offer Details: Company: Microsoft Role: SDE2 (L62) Location: Hyderabad, India Base Salary: Rs. 44,00,000/- Stock Bonus: USD 140,000 (vested 25% each year over 4 years) Performance Bonus: Up to 20% of base salary Sign-on Bonus: Rs. 11,00,000 (Rs. 7,00,000 in first year + Rs. 4,00,000 in second year) Total Compensation (1st year): Rs. 82 LPA My Background: Education: I hold a B.Tech IT degree from a 3-tier college. Years of Experience: I have 5.5 YOE. Prior Experience: I was an SDE-3 at Expedia for approximately 6 months. Current CTC: My current CTC is Rs. 55.57 LPA (Rs. 46 LPA fixed + Rs. 4.4 LPA Joining Bonus + Rs. 5,17,668 INR RSUs). Team & Questions: Microsoft Team: The team offered is Commerce + Enterprise (C&E). Questions: I am seeking suggestions on the team & growth opportunities in C&E, and if it would be a good choice for me to switch after just 6 months in my current role.

I have a B. Tech in Computer Science from a Tier1 college. I have 7 years of experience at product based companies. The role is Sr. Software Engineer L63 located at Microsoft IDC Noida. The role type is Hybrid (3 days in office + 2 days WFH). Compensation details: Base: ₹55.6L, Joining Bonus: ₹20L (₹10L in Year1, ₹10L in Year2), Performance Bonus: 0-30% of base salary (average 15%), RSUs: $200k over four years (25% each year). My total compensation for the first year is ~₹1.15cr. I accepted the offer after successfully negotiating for an increased joining bonus and RSUs.

Base Salary: 21.4 LPA Joining Bonus: 6 LPA Retention Bonus: 3 LPA RSUs: $40,000 USD vested over 4 years (approximately 8.3 LPA per year)

I received an offer for the SDE1 (L60) role. My years of experience are 2 YOE. The location for this role is Noida, India. The base salary offered is Rs. 22,00,000/- (22 LPA). I will receive a stock bonus of USD 50,000 vested over 4 years. There is a performance bonus of upto 20%. A relocation bonus of Rs. 3,00,000/- is included. The total compensation for the 1st year is 36.1 LPA. Standard Microsoft India benefits are included.

I received an offer for the L61 role at Microsoft, located in Bangalore. My years of experience are 4.5 YOE. The base salary offered is 28 LPA. I also received a signing bonus of 2 LPA. The stock component is 40,000 USD vested over 4 years, which annually translates to approximately 8.3 LPA (assuming 1 USD = 83 INR). There is an additional annual bonus ranging from 0-20% of the base salary, which I've estimated at 2.8 LPA (10% of base). I tried negotiating for an L62 level, but it was refused despite good interview rounds. The role is within the Microsoft Azure Storage team. I feel this offer might be a lowball.

I received an offer for the SDE2 (L61) role at Microsoft. My Years of Experience (YOE) are 3.5. The base salary component is 33 LPA. The total compensation for the first year is 60.8 LPA. This total includes 33 LPA base salary, 17.5 LPA stock (first year vesting), 3.3 LPA performance bonus, and a 7 LPA joining bonus (out of a 10 LPA total joining bonus). A separate relocation bonus of 6.5 LPA was also provided. The job location is Noida, India. I attempted to negotiate the offer, but the company did not make any further adjustments.

I received an offer for the role of SDE-2 L61 - .net. The base salary is 33 LPA. Variable pay is upto 20% (considering 10% on average, which is 3.3L). Joining Bonus and Retention Bonus (JB and RB) are 3.5L/year. Stocks are 15L/year. My total compensation is 55 LPA. I will be part of the Azure team. I am concerned that getting a promotion will not be very easy for the first 2 years. I might be stuck with the same compensation as there will be very little hike due to compa ratio (my base is on the higher end of L61).

I have 3 years and 6 months of experience. I recently joined Intuit but have received an offer from Microsoft for an L61 role in the Microsoft Teams group. The Microsoft offer includes approximately a 15% increase in compensation (mostly in stocks and joining bonus) compared to my current package at Intuit. I am seeking guidance on whether to join Microsoft or remain at Intuit. I also need advice on how to communicate my potential departure to my Intuit manager, as I have only been with the company for about a week. I am interested in understanding Microsoft's culture regarding work and layoffs.

I am looking for advice on handling parallel job offer discussions within Microsoft. I interviewed with the Azure team, and the interview loop went well. Both the recruiter and hiring manager have confirmed positive feedback. They are working on finalizing the offer for me. The recruiter has already confirmed the level and shared initial offer details.

I received an offer for a SWE-2 role at Microsoft. Initial base offer: 105k AUD. Stocks: 60k USD. After negotiation, the base salary was increased to 131k AUD.