Cerence Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

11 - 14 years exp.

₹22.5 Lakhs - ₹30 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (93%)

₹24.5 Lakhs

Variable (7%)

₹1.8 Lakh

At par with the average Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 11 - 14 years of experience

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Last Updated: 29 Dec 2024

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UKG Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (72 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹33.1 L/yr 4% more
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Oracle Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary 8 - 17 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹18.2 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr 11% less
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Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer salary at Cerence ranges between ₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cerence.

Experience wise Cerence Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 29 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22.5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22.5 L/yr - ₹44.6 L/yr
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13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹30 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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Android Automation Automation Framework Java Selenium Python Linux Agile Jenkins Framework

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What is the salary of Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Cerence?

Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer salary at Cerence in India ranges between ₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs for experience between 11 years to 14 years. According to our estimates it is 1% more than the average Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Cerence India.

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

The average salary of a Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Cerence is 1% more than the average salary of a Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Cerence?

Android, Automation, Automation Framework, Java and Selenium are some of the popular skills required to work as a Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Cerence India.

Which similar companies are paying more than Cerence to a Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer in India?

Gigamon Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary - ₹44.3 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
UKG Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary - ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹33.1 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer in companies similar to Cerence in India?

Pegasystems Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary - ₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
Oracle Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary - ₹18.2 Lakhs to ₹26.5 Lakhs per year
Accion Labs Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer Salary - ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹26.1 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Cerence ranges between ₹1,65,075 per month to ₹1,71,403 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cerence Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 14 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Cerence?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Cerence Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineers reported a notice period of 15 days or less.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cerence Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Cerence latest salaries received from various employees of Cerence.