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

10 - 16 years exp.

₹15 Lakhs - ₹47 Lakhs

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6% less than 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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EXFO Principal Software Engineer Salary

10 - 16 years exp. (13 salaries)

₹15 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr

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Cohesity Principal Software Engineer Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (111 salaries)	₹22 L/yr - ₹49.5 L/yr 24% more
Accion Labs Principal Software Engineer Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (48 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr 18% less
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PubMatic Principal Software Engineer Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (32 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr 39% more	5 job openings
Calsoft Principal Software Engineer Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (28 salaries)	₹12.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 23% less
Mindbody Principal Software Engineer Salary 7 - 13 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹21.5 L/yr - ₹43.8 L/yr 15% more	2 job openings

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 13 latest salaries received from various employees of EXFO.

Experience wise EXFO Principal Software Engineer salaries in Pune

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)	₹28.3 L/yr - ₹36.1 L/yr
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12 years (4 salaries)	₹16.1 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27.1 L/yr - ₹34.6 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.5 L/yr - ₹33.8 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹51.1 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

+2 more

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

+3 more

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 in Pune?

The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at EXFO in Pune 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 in Pune at EXFO earn more than ₹43.1 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 Pune?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at EXFO in Pune typically ranges from ₹1,85,517 to ₹1,92,769 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?

PubMatic	₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹54.0 Lakhs per year
Cohesity	₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹49.5 Lakhs per year
Mindbody	₹21.5 Lakhs to ₹43.8 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 Pune?

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

Accion Labs	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year
Calsoft	₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹36.0 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 Pune?

The salary growth for a Principal Software Engineer at EXFO in Pune depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Software Engineer in Pune 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	₹28.3 Lakhs to ₹36.1 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹16.1 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹27.1 Lakhs to ₹34.6 Lakhs per year

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EXFO Principal Software Engineer salary in Pune ranges between ₹15 Lakhs to ₹47 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 13 EXFO latest salaries received from various employees of EXFO.