EXFO Principal Software Engineer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

10 - 16 years exp.

₹15 Lakhs - ₹47 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (95%)

₹29.6 Lakhs

Variable (5%)

₹1.6 Lakh

At par with the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in Telecom Companies for 10 - 16 years of experience

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Last Updated: 13 Feb 2025

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Principal Software Engineer salary at EXFO ranges between ₹15 Lakhs to ₹47 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various employees of EXFO.

Experience wise EXFO Principal Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 13 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (3 salaries)	₹17.1 L/yr - ₹42.1 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.1 L/yr - ₹58.6 L/yr
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12 years (4 salaries)	₹16.1 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.2 L/yr - ₹33.5 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹53.1 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for EXFO

Software Developer in Pune

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 24 May 2021

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security, work culture within the teams are good.

Skill development - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

1. Work-life balance is poor. 2. Mandatory 8hrs working. 3. No compensation and increment is very less. 4, Management is supreme and HR are puppet of management. 5. During pandemic company forced employees to work from Pune and pressure them to visit office every week. 6. Too much politics as peoples are here for more than 10 years really do nothing and force juniors to do all the things, managers are also helping them in every path. 7. Some people are not working at all they just spend there day roaming around, checking mail, drinking tea and gossiping, whereas other people are working day and night but at the time of increment everyone gets the similar shares. 8. Career growth is stagnate. 9. There is no or very less on-job training and seniors aren't really helping new joinee, they make sure every mistake on new joinee is counted and information goes to managers.

Salary - Bad

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Senior Software Engineer 2 in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 07 Jun 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

You will work 18 hrs every day with no appreciation whatsoever

Dislikes

...ail. 5. Business Plm are not good. They make mistakes and layoff Tech engineers. 6 Compensation is only 15days of basic salary, So think again. Don't join!

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Principal Software Developer in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 03 Dec 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good pay if you are a deserving candidate. Good work life balance since its a product company, but will depend on ur team and manager. Company policies seem a little outdated but I have seen them changing recently for good, so it seems that this company will go a long way in future.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

Older technologies.

Senior Quality Analyst in Pune

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 14 Oct 2021

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Team members are helping and good working environment

Dislikes

Less or no benefit for employees compensation and growth. Bad politics and decision will be made already then it is just formality of discussion. No outing or team parties. Reimbursement policy sometimes pathetic and sucks

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Project Intern in Pune

Intern

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2018

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Exfo is great company with great products. Currently Exfo is working on Angular, Java, C++, TCL and Python technologies. Getting a developer role is hard in exfo.

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Compensation given by the company is low apart from that I don't think any problem.

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What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at EXFO ?

The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at EXFO in India typically ranges from ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 10 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Principal Software Engineer at EXFO earn more than ₹42.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹47.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Software Engineer Salaries at EXFO 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 10+ EXFO employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at EXFO in India typically ranges from ₹1,91,454 to ₹1,98,974 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 10 years to 16 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of EXFO. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than EXFO for Principal Software Engineer in India?

Tejas Networks	₹39.0 Lakhs to ₹80.0 Lakhs per year
AT&T	₹38.0 Lakhs to ₹71.0 Lakhs per year
Viavi Solutions	₹41.1 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Ericsson	₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year
Verizon	₹25.5 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by EXFO, depending on the role and experience level.

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

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

Keysight Technologies	₹26.5 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
Bharti Airtel	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 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 EXFO in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
10 years	₹17.1 Lakhs to ₹42.1 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹18.1 Lakhs to ₹58.6 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹16.1 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year

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EXFO Principal Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹15 Lakhs to ₹47 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 15 EXFO latest salaries received from various employees of EXFO.