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

5 - 9 years exp.

₹20 Lakhs - ₹34 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

Monthly In-hand Salary

52% more than the average Senior Software Development Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking Companies for 5 - 9 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Senior Software Development Engineer Salary 5 - 9 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
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Research & Development Senior Software Development Engineer Salary 6 - 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹25.5 L/yr - ₹31.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Cisco Senior Software Development Engineer Salary 3 - 11 years exp. (22 salaries)	₹12.8 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr 14% less
Lumen Technologies Senior Software Development Engineer Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹8.7 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr 61% less
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Nvidia Senior Software Development Engineer Salary 6 - 9 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹27.5 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr 71% more
Sterlite Technologies Senior Software Development Engineer Salary 5 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr 74% less
SanDisk India Device Design Centre Senior Software Development Engineer Salary 2 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹11.2 L/yr - ₹19.7 L/yr 42% less
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Senior Software Development Engineer salary at Infinera ranges between ₹20 Lakhs to ₹34 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 20 latest salaries received from various employees of Infinera.

Latest annual salaries shared by Infinera Senior Software Development Engineer

3d ago

₹20 Lakhs

5 years exp.

3mo ago

₹30 Lakhs

8 years exp.

3mo ago

₹28 Lakhs

7 years exp.

7mo ago

₹32.5 Lakhs

8 years exp.

8mo ago

₹27.1 Lakhs

7 years exp.

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7 years exp.

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7 years exp.

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Experience wise Infinera Senior Software Development Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (4 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹26.6 L/yr
6 years (6 salaries)	₹22 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr
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7 years (6 salaries)	₹22.5 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr
8 years (3 salaries)	₹28.6 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.7 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr

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Top skills at Infinera for Senior Software Development Engineer

Networking Telecom Embedded Software Telecommunication Agile Data Structures Software Design Troubleshooting Javascript Shell Scripting Unit Testing C++ Python Linux RTOS

Salary related reviews for Infinera

3.4

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

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.

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

+6 more

Dislikes

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 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

+6 more

Dislikes

None.

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What is the salary of Senior Software Development Engineer at Infinera ?

The average salary of a Senior Software Development Engineer at Infinera in India typically ranges from ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Senior Software Development Engineer at Infinera earn more than ₹32.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹34.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Software Development 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 Development Engineer at Infinera in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Development Engineer at Infinera in India typically ranges from ₹1,67,605 to ₹1,74,046 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 9 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 Development Engineer at Infinera ?

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

- Networking
- Telecom
- Embedded Software
- Telecommunication
- Agile

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 Development Engineer in India?

Nvidia

₹27.5 Lakhs to ₹70.0 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 Development Engineer in companies similar to Infinera in India?

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

Extreme Networks	₹23.7 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
Cisco	₹12.8 Lakhs to ₹34.5 Lakhs per year
SanDisk India Device Design Centre	₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹19.7 Lakhs per year
Lumen Technologies	₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹13.1 Lakhs per year
Sterlite Technologies	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹7.3 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 Senior Software Development Engineer at Infinera in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
5 years	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹26.6 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹32.5 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹28.6 Lakhs to ₹32.5 Lakhs per year

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Infinera Senior Software Development Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹20 Lakhs to ₹34 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 20 Infinera latest salaries received from various employees of Infinera.