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Cognizant Software Development Engineer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Annual salary range
2 - 4 years exp.
₹3.9 Lakhs - ₹9.3 Lakhs
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58% less than the average Software Development Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 4 years of experience

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Last Updated: 30 Dec 2024

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Cognizant Software Development Engineer Salary

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Software Development Engineer salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

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Experience wise Cognizant Software Development Engineer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr

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Top skills at Cognizant for Software Development Engineer

Software Development Methodologies WCF Microsoft Technologies C DCOM C# WPF C++

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Software Developer in Chennai

Full Time

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Quality Assurance Department

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  •  posted on 27 Dec 2024
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Nothing

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No hike, no job security, no skill development, no easy transportation.even if you learn new technologies they will ask for experience and make you work in technology which you already know.if you do "jing jack" you will get everything else you will be cornered and make you to think resigning is best than staying there

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Associate Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 24 Dec 2024
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Likes

Good I like that there are good projects available. If you get that great you will get experience and knowledge.

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1. Salary and hikes are low. 2. Poor employee welfare activities, once a year they take you out for team lunch. If you missed then nothing, no gifts, abs nothing, saving so much money but gives back nothing.

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Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

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Project & Program Management Department

4.0
  •  posted on 18 Dec 2024
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Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

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Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Programmer Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 07 Dec 2024
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Good work life balance, Growth of the employee also very good

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... HRs will contact employee and putting pressure on employe to forcefully resign. But they give 5 months full salary for the employees. After resignation

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Data Science & Analytics Department

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...ds for this company is very poor. I will never recommend this company to anyone. There is politics in everything such as promotion, salary hike , Ratings etc.

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Cognizant Software Development Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Development Engineer at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
Software Development Engineer salary at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs for experience between 2 years to 4 years. According to our estimates it is 58% less than the average Software Development Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad.
How does the salary of a Software Development Engineer at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Software Development Engineer at Cognizant is 58% less than the average salary of a Software Development Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Software Development Engineer at Cognizant?
Software Development Methodologies, WCF, Microsoft Technologies, C and DCOM are some of the popular skills required to work as a Software Development Engineer at Cognizant Hyderabad / Secunderabad.
Which similar companies are paying more than Cognizant to a Software Development Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
  • IBM Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
  • DXC Technology Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
  • HCLTech Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
  • Accenture Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹16.1 Lakhs per year
  • Virtusa Consulting Services Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹3.7 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Software Development Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
  • Wipro Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
  • Capgemini Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
  • Infosys Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
  • TCS Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
  • Tech Mahindra Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Development Engineer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
The estimated take-home salary of a Software Development Engineer at Cognizant ranges between ₹46,235 per month to ₹47,331 per month in Hyderabad / Secunderabad. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Cognizant Software Development Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 4 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Software Development Engineer at Cognizant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?
According to AmbitionBox, 56% of the Cognizant Software Development Engineers in Hyderabad / Secunderabad reported a notice period of 15 days or less, 22% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 9 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Cognizant Software Development Engineer salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 7 Cognizant latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.