Infinera Principal Software Engineer Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

15 - 16 years exp.

₹51 Lakhs - ₹67 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (90%)

₹55 Lakhs

Variable (10%)

₹6.4 Lakhs

91% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 15 - 16 years of experience

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Data Science & Analytics Principal Software Engineer Salary 16 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹63.7 L/yr - ₹70.4 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Principal Software Engineer Salary 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹55.1 L/yr - ₹60.9 L/yr

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

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Principal Software Engineer salary at Infinera ranges between ₹51 Lakhs to ₹67 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 15 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Infinera.

Experience wise Infinera Principal Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
15+ years (5 salaries)	₹51 L/yr - ₹67 L/yr
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Top skills at Infinera for Principal Software Engineer

Troubleshooting Analytical skills Architectural Design Compliance Telecommunication Hardware Customer Experience Agile Subject Matter Expertise

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Full Time

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5.0

• posted on 11 Sep 2024

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Manager's are really helpful and supportive. Lot of learning and good teammates. Good salary and benefits. Work-life balance. Working on entire new product. Lot of growth in future for company as well as employees as AI rising and optical network business continue to rise. Acquired by Nokia so both organization combined become market leader in optical industry.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 19 Nov 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Flexibility, bonus , colleagues

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Technologies, Learning and development. Most of the times , we have to work on monotonous tasks. They don't allow us to work in different teams. Benefits are less. No awards and recognitions

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 01 Feb 2019

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Very nice working Culture .Very Good Compensation,Best among the competitors.People working here as Principal engg and above are very knowledgeable .So very good learning for people with less experience.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

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Nothing to dislike .But one thing is sometimes people in higher management are not clear abt future goals and objective which leave people in lower levels cluless about company future and self future goals.

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4.0

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It is a great place to work in. Wonderful bunch of friendly people and seniors who feel like friends.

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The projects that I worked in got scraped. So I didn’t get a chance to work on the full development cycle.

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The overall experience of working with the organisation was good. The team mates were approachable and friendly. There were a lot of learning opportunities and the management was employee friendly.

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What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at Infinera ?

The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Infinera in India typically ranges from ₹51.0 Lakhs to ₹67.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 15 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Principal Software Engineer at Infinera earn more than ₹67.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹67.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Software Engineer Salaries at Infinera 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 5 Infinera employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Infinera in India typically ranges from ₹3,41,410 to ₹3,53,708 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹51.0 Lakhs to ₹67.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 15 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 5 salaries received from various employees of Infinera. 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 Infinera ?

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

- Troubleshooting
- Analytical skills
- Architectural Design
- Compliance
- Telecommunication

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

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

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

Tejas Networks	₹39.0 Lakhs to ₹80.0 Lakhs per year
Extreme Networks	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
Sandvine	₹33.0 Lakhs to ₹47.5 Lakhs per year
Cisco	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
SanDisk India Device Design Centre	₹32.7 Lakhs to ₹42.0 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 Infinera in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
15 years	₹51.0 Lakhs to ₹67.0 Lakhs per year

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Infinera Principal Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹51 Lakhs to ₹67 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 5 Infinera latest salaries received from various employees of Infinera.