Software engineering salaries

My current YOE is 3. The company is Microsoft. The role offered is SDE2 at L61 level. The location is Hyderabad. The base salary offered is 32 LPA. I am offered a joining bonus of 5 Lakhs. Relocation benefits are standard as per Microsoft policy. I am offered 50k USD in stocks vesting over 4 years (~12.5k USD per year). The annual bonus is 3.2 Lakhs (up to 20%).

I have a B.Tech (CSE) degree with 5 years of experience. My prior experience was as a Senior Engineer at a mid-tier product-based company, with a previous compensation of ₹16,15,000. The offer is from Amazon for an SDE II (L5) role in Bengaluru, India, with an offer date of 01-10-2024. The compensation includes a base salary of ₹45,00,000. There is a first-year signing bonus of ₹17,00,000 and a second-year signing bonus of ₹14,00,000. I was also offered 200 RSU units, vesting over 4 years (5%, 15%, 20%, 20%). I am seeking clarification on the in-hand salary, advice on negotiation (relocation bonus, signing bonus, RSUs), and insights into Amazon's Work-Life Balance and job security. I also have questions about the job title discrepancy (Software Development Engineer vs. SDE-II) and the current environment regarding layoffs.

I received an offer for an SE2 Backend role at UiPath India, Hyderabad. My compensation package includes: Base salary: 32 LPA Bonus: 3 LPA RSUs: 16 LPA I am seeking insights on: Pay structure and fairness at UiPath Hyderabad for an SE2 level. Day-to-day culture, politics, and Work-Life Balance compared to fintech/banking. Growth speed and project ownership (core product vs. support). Company stability given stock dips, layoffs, and slow growth. Hidden pros/cons such as onsite chances, manager style, and layoff history. I am considering if this offer is worth leaving a stable bank tech job for UiPath’s product role with this compensation.

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I am a 2025 graduate with 3 months of experience as SDE 1 in an Indian gaming studio. The Jiohotstar offer includes 18 LPA Base, 1.5 LPA Performance Bonus, 4 LPA Joining Bonus, and 4 LPA Cash Plan (to be received after 12 months), with a total first year compensation of approximately 28 LPA. I would have to return 1.5 L to my current company if I switch. Jiohotstar has received negative comments online. The company has a 3-month notice period, which I consider a red flag. My main goals are learning and long-term success, eventually targeting MANG or equivalent companies. I have a good DSA profile (1947 max rating in LeetCode) but struggle to get interviews because of my tier 3 college background.

I received an offer for the ICT3 role at Apple India. My current Years of Experience (YOE) is 6. The base salary component is 37 LPA. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are 110k USD, vesting over 4 years, which equates to an annual value of approximately 22.825 LPA (assuming 1 USD = 83 INR). A performance bonus of 7% of the base salary is included, which is 2.59 LPA. There is a joining bonus of 2 LPA. The total compensation for the first year is estimated to be 64.415 LPA (Base + Annual RSU + Performance Bonus + Joining Bonus).

Base salary: 64 lakhs INR Bonus: 15% Stocks: 120k USD (for 4 years)

As a fresher, I consider this offer from Sandvine (Applogic networks) a potential stepping stone to get my foot in the door. The pay (16-17 LPA CTC) is decent for someone with 0-2 YOE, but I do not expect significant learning or cutting-edge work. I plan to treat this role as a stepping stone, focusing on self-learning and aiming to move on after 1-2 years. I am aware of feedback suggesting a stagnant culture with no real tech growth and an outdated stack. I also note that HR tactics may involve lowballing, so I would prepare to negotiate firmly. Work-life balance is described as mixed, with a potential for late hours and blurred boundaries between work and personal life.

I cleared my onsites for Meta E4, Bangalore and now I am in team matching. I am seeking compensation ranges for Meta Bangalore to help me negotiate better.

I have a background with IIT education and 3 years of experience. I received an offer from Apple for the ICT3 role. The offer includes a Base Salary of ₹31.6L. Other components are Retirals (PF) of ₹2L, Performance Bonus of 2.7L, and Stock worth 20L/year. The total CTC is approximately ₹56L (excluding relocation).

I received an offer for an LMTS role at Salesforce. The base offer is 63 LPA. I was granted $101K in RSU stock, to be vested over 4 years. An annual bonus of 15% of the base salary is included. My total compensation is approximately 94.4 LPA. Standard Salesforce Benefits are part of the offer. I am seeking advice on whether and how to negotiate this offer.

I have received an offer from BNP Paribas. The role offered is MERN fullstack developer. The compensation includes a fixed salary of 30 LPA and a bonus of 3 LPA. My total compensation would be 33 LPA. My years of experience are 7.

Role: SDE-1 Base Salary: 14 LPA Joining Bonus: 2 LPA (1st year) Total Compensation: 16 LPA (1st year) My background: I am strong in CP/DSA (Expert, max rating 1720); I am weak in communication/English (Hindi medium background). My future plan: I also want to apply off-campus in future.

I received an offer from Oracle Health with a base salary of ₹36 LPA. The offer includes a stock component of $40K over 4 years (40/30/20/10 vesting). My estimated total compensation is ~₹65-67 LPA. I have 4+ years of experience and am currently at a mid-stage startup. I am concerned that the base salary bump (₹3 LPA) feels low and there is heavy reliance on the stock component for total compensation growth. I am seeking advice on Oracle's work culture, growth opportunities, stock performance, and how to evaluate stock-heavy offers versus current illiquid equity.

My role is Engineer, Backend 3 (Equivalent to SDE 3 as per recruiter). It's a product-based startup Fintech company. The position is Remote, but they have offices in India, so I am not sure about the future working mode. My target base compensation is 46 LPA, which includes 44.62 LPA Fixed and 1.38 LPA Variable (3% of Target Base). I will receive an additional 0.216 LPA (Rs 21,600 per year) as Employer PF. ESOPS are around 3.8 LPA (total 15 lakhs vested over 4 years). Benefits include: 5 lakh Health Insurance, 20K OPD, Life cover 2x of fixed, and 9000 INR for WFH setup. Work hours are flexible, generally standard IST time as per the recruiter. I am not sure about the manager and work-life balance, but I have heard the culture is good. Career and financial growth: Hikes are typically single-digit (4%-8%, 5% being average), and promotion chances are low for at least the next 1.5 years. There is a 6-month probation period.

I received a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) as a G6. My experience is 2 months as a Cisco Summer Intern. Base Salary: 17.5 LPA Sign-On Bonus: 6.5 LPA (vested over 2 years) Relocation Bonus: 1.45 LPA Stocks: $15000 (~ 13.2 LPA) Total Compensation (CTC): 41.5 LPA

Offer is for a contract-based role via Volga Partners for Microsoft. No fixed duration for the contract. No PF or other full-time benefits are provided. Payroll is via Volga Partners. I am concerned about job security, the lack of long-term benefits, and clarity regarding project duration.

Pros: Brand Value Chill work (expectations) Cons: The work is mostly on a monolith service, which I highly doubt will be proving great learning

My education is B.Tech. I have 5 years of experience. My current role is SDE2 at a US-based company with a fixed compensation of 19 LPA. The offer from JP Morgan is for an SDE2 (Associate) role in Mumbai. The offer was dated August 2025. The base salary is 29 LPA, with a yearly bonus ranging from 1 to 4 LPA. Relocation benefits include flight ticket, 14 days of stay, and approximately 50,000 INR. The work model is 4 days Work From Office in Mumbai.

Variable bonus: 3.5L RSUs: 6L (divided in 3 years) Joining Bonus: 2L Benefits: Relocation Assistance + Standard Walmart Benefits First year CTC: ~32L

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My education is B.Tech. I have 4.1 years of experience. My current role is SDE2 at a foodtech company with a current compensation of 38LPA (31L fixed + PF). The offer is for a Software Engineer position at Level L61. The compensation includes: Base: 32LPA (includes fixed pay + company's PF contribution) Performance-based bonus: 0-20% (average 10%) Stock bonus: $80K vested 25% each year for 4 years (approximately 17.57 LPA) Signing Bonus: 6L (1st year) Relocation bonus: Not yet disclosed but will be provided. The total compensation for the 1st year is stated as 55.5LPA, plus the undisclosed relocation bonus. The interview process consisted of four rounds: three DSA/System Design rounds and one Senior Manager round focusing on culture fit, system design discussion, and expectations. I was expecting L62 given my experience and interview performance, but was offered L61. I am skeptical about the tech stack (C++/C#, Windows Team) compared to my current stack (Golang, Java, AWS DDB). The fixed pay jump from my current role (31LPA) to the offer (32LPA) is not significant. I am considering this move due to my current organization having high expectations, poor WLB, and receiving hints about potential PIP. Microsoft's work culture and employee benefits are perceived as top-notch.

I applied to Nike through a referral. I found the work-life balance significantly better compared to my previous company. The company is currently hiring for multiple roles at the Bangalore location.

Mid-sized product-based company in robotics/warehouse automation space. Clients include Walmart and Amazon. Salary is about 25% higher than the other offer. More structured environment. Decent brand. Stable career path. Offers higher pay, stability, and a good brand.

I received an offer from Amazon. I also have offers from Uber, Atlassian, and Microsoft.