Infinera Senior Software Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 11 years exp.

₹13 Lakhs - ₹34.2 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

72% more than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 5 - 11 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Senior Software Engineer Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹14.1 L/yr - ₹34.2 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Senior Software Engineer Salary 6 - 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.9 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
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Human Resources Senior Software Engineer Salary 5 - 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13 L/yr - ₹28.1 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Senior Software Engineer salary at Infinera ranges between ₹13 Lakhs to ₹34.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 28 latest salaries received from various employees of Infinera.

Experience wise Infinera Senior Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13 L/yr - ₹43.4 L/yr
6 years (7 salaries)	₹14.1 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
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7 years (7 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹34.2 L/yr
8 years (5 salaries)	₹16.5 L/yr - ₹30.4 L/yr
9 years (5 salaries)	₹22.3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27.3 L/yr - ₹51.4 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr

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Top skills at Infinera for Senior Software Engineer

DWDM Troubleshooting C System Design Sonet Product Development C++ Software Development Python Linux OTN QNX Software Engineering RTOS SDH

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3.3

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

Software Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 11 Sep 2024

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Salary - Excellent

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Nothing.

Senior Software Develoment Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 19 Nov 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Flexibility, bonus , colleagues

Salary - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

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

Senior Software Development Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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

Dislikes

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.

Senior Hardware Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Research & Development Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Dec 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

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

Software Quality Assurance Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 17 Mar 2022

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

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.

Salary - Good

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Infinera Senior Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Software Engineer at Infinera ?

The average salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Infinera in India typically ranges from ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹34.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Senior Software Engineer at Infinera earn more than ₹30.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹34.2 Lakhs per year. Senior 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 20+ Infinera employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Infinera in India typically ranges from ₹1,67,864 to ₹1,74,318 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹34.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 11 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 20+ 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 Senior Software Engineer at Infinera ?

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

- DWDM
- Troubleshooting
- C
- System Design
- Sonet

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

Which companies offer higher salaries than Infinera for Senior Software Engineer in India?

Arista Networks	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹56.6 Lakhs per year
Aruba Networks	₹16.8 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
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Juniper Networks	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
Cisco	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

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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 Senior Software Engineer at Infinera in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
5 years	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹43.4 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹34.2 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹16.5 Lakhs to ₹30.4 Lakhs per year

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Infinera Senior Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹13 Lakhs to ₹34.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 28 Infinera latest salaries received from various employees of Infinera.