Software Design Engineer
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₹2.9 Lakhs - ₹12.5 Lakhs
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• updated:
23 Mar 2025
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Software Design Engineer Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 8 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 105 latest salaries received from Software Design...
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Chennai
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₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(6 salaries)
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr | |
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr | |
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7
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr | |
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23
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹11.4 L/yr - ₹14.6 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Software Design Engineers
4d ago
Innominds Software
Software Design Engineer
3 years exp.
6d ago
CloudIQ Technologies
Software Design Engineer
3 years exp.
6d ago
Schneider Electric
Software Design Engineer
1 year exp.
1w ago
Barracuda Networks
Software Design Engineer
7 years exp.
1w ago
Click2Cloud Inc
Software Design Engineer
3 years exp.
1w ago
WinWire
Software Design Engineer
3 years exp.
1w ago
Schneider Electric
Software Design Engineer
1 year exp.
2w ago
Behr Hella Thermocontrol
Software Design Engineer
3 years exp.
2w ago
Infineon Technologies
Software Design Engineer
3 years exp.
2w ago
Newgen Software Technologies
Software Design Engineer
3 years exp.
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Software Design Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(25
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
2
years
(23
salaries)
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr |
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3
years
(31
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr |
4
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
5
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
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Software Design Engineer Jobs in Chennai
Software Design Engineer
· 3-6 years
Motherson Technology Services Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Design Engineer
· 3-6 years
Harman Connected Services Corporation India Pvt.
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Software Design Engineer
· 5-9 years
Sampoorna Consultants
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Tektronix
Software Design Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 16 Mar 2025
Likes
Good work life balance. Very Flexible Timings. People are very nice. Work is interesting for hardware oriented people.
- Job security - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
...oing same repetitive tasks after a while. Not a lot of challenges after a while. Salary is below industry standards.
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Senior Software Engineer in Noida
• posted on 18 Feb 2025
Likes
Job security is one of the reason and also salary structure is good for working employees who is passionate for growth.
read more- Salary - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
Limited work from home and work life balance is upto very low
Schneider Electric
Software Developer in Mysuru / Mysore
• posted on 26 Jun 2023
Likes
Work life balance is good
- Salary - Good
+5 more
WinWire
Software Design Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
• posted on 09 Apr 2021
Likes
...gement is transparent. There is a huge cafeteria and gaming arcade for chilling. Company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.Support from company is also excellent during this pandemic.
read more- Salary - Excellent
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Dislikes
No issues.
Heraizen Technologies
Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 05 Nov 2020
Likes
Good work environment and it is a perfect place for Freshers to learn new technologies and best practices.
- Skill development - Good
+1 more
Dislikes
There is a bond of 2 years before which you cannot resign. Salary is decent and lot of work pressure as well.
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Software Design Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Design Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Software Design Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr |
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Pune
Software Design Engineer
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr |
Noida
Software Design Engineer
1 -
5
years
exp.
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
New Delhi
Software Design Engineer
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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Software Design Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Software Design Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹17.1 L/yr |
Software Product Software Design Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Internet Software Design Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
Manufacturing Software Design Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Software Design Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Software Design Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Software Design Engineer in India?
The salary of a Software Design Engineer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Software Design Engineer salaries ranges from ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 105 salaries received from various Software Design Engineers across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 105 salaries received from various Software Design Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Software Design Engineers?
Software Design Engineer Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| Schneider Electric Software Design Engineer Salary | ₹6 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs per year |
| Tektronix Software Design Engineer Salary | ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year |
| WinWire Software Design Engineer Salary | ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs per year |
| Newgen Software Technologies Software Design Engineer Salary | ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year |
| CloudIQ Technologies Software Design Engineer Salary | ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹6 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Software Design Engineer in India?
The annual salary for Software Design Engineer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Software Design Engineer are
Salary expectations for Software Design Engineer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Software Design Engineer Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year |
| Software Design Engineer Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹14.7 Lakhs per year |
| Software Design Engineer Salary in Pune | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹19.6 Lakhs per year |
| Software Design Engineer Salary in Noida | ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year |
| Software Design Engineer Salary in New Delhi | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Software Design Engineer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Software Design Engineer in India are:
| Software Design Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹17.1 Lakhs per year |
| Software Design Engineer Salary in Software Product | ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year |
| Software Design Engineer Salary in Internet | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year |
| Software Design Engineer Salary in Manufacturing | ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year |
| Software Design Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking | ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Software Design Engineer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Software Design Engineer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Software Design Engineer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Software Design Engineer salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year |
| 2 years | ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year |
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