McAfee Software Development Engineer Salaries by 200+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 9 years exp.

₹9.4 Lakhs - ₹36 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

61% more than the average Software Development Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 2 - 9 years of experience

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Last Updated: 18 Feb 2025

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Software Development Engineer salary at McAfee ranges between ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹36 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 231 latest salaries received from various employees of McAfee.

Experience wise McAfee Software Development Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 18 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (27 salaries)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr
3 years (31 salaries)	₹10.1 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
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4 years (26 salaries)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹32.4 L/yr
5 years (43 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
6 years (31 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr
7 years (26 salaries)	₹12.2 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
8 years (27 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
9 years (20 salaries)	₹14.7 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

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Principal Engineer

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Software Development Engineer 2 - 9 years exp.

Senior Software Development Engineer 5 - 13 years exp.

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Principal Engineer 7 - 18 years exp.

14% hike

Disclaimer: Our data limits the visualization of this career path at this point. However, other roles and opportunities might be available within the organization beyond what is shown here.

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Top skills at McAfee for Software Development Engineer

Python Debugging C++ Coding Automation SQL Troubleshooting Agile Software Development Linux Javascript Analytical Data Structures Computer science Multithreading

Salary related reviews for McAfee

3.6

Rated by 25 employees for salary & benefits

Software Development Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 03 Jun 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

McAfee is a great brand and has some amazing products. They are generous in giving compensation and other benefits. However, eventually all boils down to two things 1. Which project/team you are working on and 2. whom are you reporting to. If these two things are good then rest are just bells and whistles. I hope you agree with me. There are some really high quality engineers who have vast experience and they are very helpful. One needs to have really good etiquette and email writing skills as well because you will have to interact a lot with people from other cultures and geographies. However, overall experience has been great and it is highly recommendable.

Salary - Good

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Tech stack is complex and deadlines are stiff.

Job security - Poor

SDE in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 19 Sep 2022

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good work life balance. You get great learning opportunities. Salary is credited on 25th of every month

Salary - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Promotions and Appraisals are very bad at McAfee. Frequent firings at Upper Level management.

Promotions - Poor

Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Sep 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

It used to be a good company with great benefits

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Mcafee has undergone a lot of changes in management in recent time. No more job security, compensation or hike. You have to work to exceed management’s expectations but they won’t give even decent hike, only single digits.

Job security - Bad

+1 more

Payroll Specialist. Individual Contributor in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 29 Apr 2018

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary, cab facility.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

The company is not doing up to the mark. Not satisfied because it only give importance to managers not For those u work under them. There is no option in. Learning new things. Your seniors expect you to work as a donkey and not as smart as dog.

Skill development - Bad

+3 more

SDE (Software Development Engineer) in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Product Engineering Department

4.0

• posted on 08 Aug 2017

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company provides ample opportunities for growth, being in cyber-security you get exposed to latest technologies and you have to be on toes to catch up fast paced changes in technology and also to keep from getting fired. Work culture is flexible.

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Nothing much to dislike, compensation/ hike is low.

Salary - Poor

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What is the salary of Software Development Engineer at McAfee?

Software Development Engineer salary at McAfee in India ranges between ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs for experience between 2 years to 9 years. According to our estimates it is 61% more than the average Software Development Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 231 latest salaries received from various employees of McAfee India.

How does the salary of a Software Development Engineer at McAfee India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Software Development Engineer at McAfee is 61% more than the average salary of a Software Development Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Software Development Engineer at McAfee?

Python, Debugging, C++, Coding and Automation are some of the popular skills required to work as a Software Development Engineer at McAfee India.

Which similar companies are paying more than McAfee to a Software Development Engineer in India?

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What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Development Engineer at McAfee in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Development Engineer at McAfee ranges between ₹1,43,655 per month to ₹1,49,014 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average McAfee Software Development Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 9 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Software Development Engineer at McAfee?

According to AmbitionBox, 47% of the McAfee Software Development Engineers reported a notice period of 1 Month, 42% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 74 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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