Lead Software Engineer
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Lead Software Engineer Salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹38.7 Lakhs for 4 years of experience to 12 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 95 latest salaries received from Lead Software...
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| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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Go-Jek Lead Software Engineer Salary
10 years exp |  | 2 job openings |
Tekion Lead Software Engineer Salary
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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Kolkata
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₹0.5 L/yr - ₹0.6 L/yr | |
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20 yrs
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Kolkata
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₹11 L/yr - ₹14.1 L/yr | |
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3 yrs
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Kolkata
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
10 yrs
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Kolkata
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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr | |
16 yrs
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Kolkata
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₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
12 yrs
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Kolkata
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₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
5 yrs
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Kolkata
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
14 yrs
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Kolkata
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₹13.1 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr | |
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6 yrs
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Kolkata
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₹5.8 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
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Lead Software Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
5
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹22.8 L/yr |
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6
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
7
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
8
years
(19
salaries)
| ₹6.2 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
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Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Kolkata
Lead Software Engineer
· 5-8 years
JPMorgan Chase
Mumbai
Lead Software Engineer
· 3-7 years
Siemens Healthcare
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Software Engineer
· 4-8 years
CATERPILLAR INDIA PRIVATE LTD
Chennai
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Lead Software Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram
• posted on 18 Jan 2025
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We will get the lot of different technologies to work on and also a lot of learning opportunities will be there free of cost. Management is also very good. There is no lay off if you are confident in work and make interest in job.
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Lead Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 01 Feb 2025
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Work environment is good,good benefits provided,wellbeing leaves and wellbeing benefits are provided,good salary
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OpenText Technologies
Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 09 Jan 2025
Likes
No mobility between teams. Kind of stuck to same team forever. Pay is well . Tech stack can be legacy since most are legacy products Integrated with aquired products.
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+1 more
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- Skill development - Poor
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Bosch Global Software Technologies
Lead Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
• posted on 15 Feb 2025
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Good Company for freshers Good collaboration with Germans Onsite travels for customer teams Good work life balance (depends on project) Free meals (Bf, Lunch, Snacks)
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Associate Software Engineer in Mumbai Suburban
• posted on 05 Dec 2024
Likes
It gives good salary and better work life balance
- Salary - Good
+2 more
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Lead Software Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹45.1 L/yr |
Pune
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.4 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10.2 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Noida
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Lead Software Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.2 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
Software Product Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Internet Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11.9 L/yr - ₹45.5 L/yr |
Financial Services Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹13.3 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹40.9 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lead Software Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Lead Software Engineer in India?
Salary for a Lead Software Engineer in India ranges between ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹38.7 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 95 latest salaries received from various Lead Software Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Software Engineers?
- Go-Jek Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹63.2 Lakhs per year
- Tekion Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
- Razorpay Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹50.9 Lakhs per year
- NIKE Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹46.2 Lakhs per year
- Walmart Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹45.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Lead Software Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Software Engineer in India is around ₹6.0 Lakhs per year (₹50.0k per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Lead Software Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Software Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Lead Software Engineer can earn is ₹80.0 Lakhs per year (₹6.7L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Lead Software Engineer in India?
- Healthcare - ₹34.5 Lakhs to 38.7 Lakhs per year
- Management Consulting - ₹20.9 Lakhs to 31.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.4 Lakhs to 43.8 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 33.7 Lakhs per year
- Emerging Technologies - ₹15.8 Lakhs to 15.8 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Software Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 335.3 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 180.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 337.3 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Lead Software Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Lead Software Engineer based on 546 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- SQL
- Javascript
- Java
- Troubleshooting
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