BMC Software Principal Software Engineer Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

16 - 18 years exp.

₹48 Lakhs - ₹51 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (85%)

₹41.7 Lakhs

Variable (15%)

₹7.6 Lakhs

56% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 16 - 18 years of experience

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Last Updated: 28 Jan 2025

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Principal Software Engineer salary at BMC Software ranges between ₹48 Lakhs to ₹51 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 16 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of BMC Software.

Experience wise BMC Software Principal Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 28 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
15+ years (6 salaries)	₹48 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for BMC Software

2.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

System Administrator in Pune

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 06 May 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Policies, Culture.

Salary - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

... is good company but if you are in BMC SAAS department then you are in nuisance. Management think that just moving people here and there and firing them from JOB is their work and getting salary for it. New joiners are getting frustrated here within 3-4 months.

Senior Business System Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Marketing & Communication Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Aug 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work Culture, team work, They have the best managers you will ever get. emphasis on career development and new skills.

Skill development - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

BMC needs to match the salary of current employees as to what we are getting in the Market. that is the only drawback I see

Salary - Poor

Product Developer in Pune

Full Time

Other Department

2.0

• posted on 30 Nov 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance

Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

...srael, try to deny or stay away from that project. Lot of history of biasedness. Indian employess don't get good hikes, and sometime no hike at all. Very conviniently he/she will deny your hike and distribute to other Israel employees. Won't recomment project from Israel at all.

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Quality Assurance Engineer in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Feb 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good salary and other benefits. No pressure from management. Work life balance is great. Just get the work done that is all.

Salary - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

Very less new learnings. Usually follows old methods. Less chances of career growth.

Skill development - Bad

+1 more

Staff Specialist Product Developer in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 17 Oct 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Free fruits, snacks and beverages at your will. Large scale company and team events. Has great insurance policy for employee and his family.

Skill development - Good

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It used to be a paymaster but now it is not in competition in terms of compensation benefits.

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I was getting 15.2 LPA in my previous org and now i am being offered 29.5 LPA but the designation is 1 position lower than what i was in my previous org. Should i go ahead with the offer or still negotiate on designation. Protip : i was laid off in my previous org.

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What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at BMC Software?

Principal Software Engineer salary at BMC Software in India ranges between ₹48.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs for experience between 16 years to 18 years. According to our estimates it is 56% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of BMC Software India.

How does the salary of a Principal Software Engineer at BMC Software India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at BMC Software is 56% more than the average salary of a Principal Software Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than BMC Software to a Principal Software Engineer in India?

Salesforce Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
Microsoft Corporation Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹33.9 Lakhs to ₹110.0 Lakhs per year
VMware Software Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹42.0 Lakhs to ₹80.1 Lakhs per year
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Principal Software Engineer in companies similar to BMC Software in India?

HERE Technologies Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹69.0 Lakhs per year
Cisco Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
Oracle Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year
Dell Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹53.2 Lakhs per year
Xebia Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹26.5 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at BMC Software in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at BMC Software ranges between ₹2,88,192 per month to ₹2,99,822 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average BMC Software Principal Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹48.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 16 years to 18 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Principal Software Engineer at BMC Software?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the BMC Software Principal Software Engineers reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 3 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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BMC Software Principal Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹48 Lakhs to ₹51 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 BMC Software latest salaries received from various employees of BMC Software.