Calix Principal Software Engineer Salaries by 7 Employees (Updated 2025)

13 - 18 years exp.

₹65 Lakhs - ₹95 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (81%)

₹65.5 Lakhs

Variable (19%)

₹15.0 Lakhs

151% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 13 - 18 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA Principal Software Engineer Salary 13 - 18 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹72 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Principal Software Engineer Salary 18 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹67.5 L/yr - ₹74.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Calix for Principal Software Engineer

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
One Trust Principal Software Engineer Salary 9 - 14 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr 47% less
Cerence Principal Software Engineer Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹45.1 L/yr 60% less
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Progress Principal Software Engineer Salary 6 - 14 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹21 L/yr - ₹54.5 L/yr 55% less
Citrix R&d India Pvt. Lit Principal Software Engineer Salary 11 - 17 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹50 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr 20% less
Kofax Principal Software Engineer Salary 13 - 17 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹28.4 L/yr 70% less
Backbase Principal Software Engineer Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹40 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr 46% less

Principal Software Engineer salary at Calix ranges between ₹65 Lakhs to ₹95 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 13 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Calix.

Experience wise Calix Principal Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹72 L/yr - ₹1.4 Cr/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹76.1 L/yr - ₹84.1 L/yr
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15+ years (6 salaries)	₹65 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr

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Top skills at Calix for Principal Software Engineer

Python Debugging Automation Software Design SQL Monitoring Analytics Coding C++ Open Source Linux Linux Administration C++ Javascript Python

Salary related reviews for Calix

3.5

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 07 Jan 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

- Flexible working environment - WFH setup allowance - Free cab pick-up & drop service - Free daily meal - Employees Appreciation Day - Regular team building cultural activities and outings - Buy 1 get 1 free stock option.

Job security - Excellent

Dislikes

...es - There is no such opportunity here at all. - Very bad development process. - No annual hike this year to anyone and not so good % bonus are given - No RSUs are given as a part of package.

Promotions - Poor

+1 more

Test Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

1.0

• posted on 13 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Timely salary, food and hybrid work culture

Dislikes

Appraisals are way less here. They hardly give 3 to 5%. And for some teams, they don't give at all. Service-based company treatment here. Some managers do micro-management.

Promotions - Bad

Project Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Marketing & Communication Department

2.0

• posted on 11 Dec 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing at this point. It will lure you with good hike, but that’s it

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

No hike policy, HRs have no clue, your managers have no clue. You will just dance around between US and Indian policy. You will find yourself attending a call at 12 am or 6 am in the name of flexibility.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Automation Test Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 29 Apr 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

... Getting free lunch and cab facility. Getting good gift by Calix time to time. Good amount of referral bonus. Good employee benefits program.

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Need to attend more meetings.

Senior Systems Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0

• posted on 06 Mar 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Lot of opportunities to learn and grow and best work culture ever i have experienced . Having great leadership teams.

Skill development - Excellent

+5 more

Dislikes

Salary and Benefits needs to be improved. No activities or games place for employees. Shift allowances are way lower in my opinion

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Calix Principal Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at Calix ?

The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Calix in India typically ranges from ₹65.0 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 13 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Principal Software Engineer at Calix earn more than ₹94.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹95.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Software Engineer Salaries at Calix can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 7 Calix employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Calix in India typically ranges from ₹4,42,187 to ₹4,55,107 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹65.0 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 13 years to 18 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 7 salaries received from various employees of Calix. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Principal Software Engineer at Calix ?

To be a Principal Software Engineer at Calix in india, the key skills required include:

- Python
- Debugging
- Automation
- Software Design
- SQL

These skills are highly valued at Calix and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

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

The salary of a Principal Software Engineer at companies similar to Calix in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Citrix R&d India Pvt. Lit	₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year
Backbase	₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹46.0 Lakhs per year
One Trust	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹51.8 Lakhs per year
Progress	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹54.5 Lakhs per year
Cerence	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹45.1 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Principal Software Engineer at Calix in India?

The salary growth for a Principal Software Engineer at Calix depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Software Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Calix:

Experience	Average Salary Range
13 years	₹72.0 Lakhs to ₹143.6 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹76.1 Lakhs to ₹84.1 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹65.0 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year

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Calix Principal Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹65 Lakhs to ₹95 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 7 Calix latest salaries received from various employees of Calix.