Red Hat Pune Principal Software Engineer Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 15 years exp.

₹36.6 Lakhs - ₹46 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

33% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 9 - 15 years of experience

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Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Red Hat Principal Software Engineer Salary

9 - 15 years exp. (5 salaries)

₹36.6 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Oracle Principal Software Engineer Salary 9 - 16 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹24.8 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 13% less	8 job openings
Visteon Principal Software Engineer Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹33 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr 15% less
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Infor Global Solution Principal Software Engineer Salary 11 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹22.5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr 45% less
Cohesity Principal Software Engineer Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (111 salaries)	₹22 L/yr - ₹49.5 L/yr 12% less
Accion Labs Principal Software Engineer Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (47 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹35.2 L/yr 43% less

Principal Software Engineer salary at Red Hat ranges between ₹36.6 Lakhs to ₹46 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Red Hat.

Experience wise Red Hat Principal Software Engineer salaries in Pune

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.9 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹38.1 L/yr - ₹48.6 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹38 L/yr - ₹48.6 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹38 L/yr - ₹48.6 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹38 L/yr - ₹48.6 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹38 L/yr - ₹48.5 L/yr
15+ years (4 salaries)	₹36.6 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr

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Exploring new tools and techniques and different ways to working

Skill development - Good

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• posted on 13 Oct 2023

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4.0

• posted on 06 Aug 2023

4.0

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Work-Life balance. Employee-friendly culture. Understanding Manager and supportive colleagues.

Salary - Good

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Full Time

CEE Department

4.0

• posted on 20 Apr 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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IBM Brand name attached now. Work Culture is good. People usually don't indulge in politics. Job security is excellent. No layoffs during the pandemic. Learning opportunities are there but you need to spend time in the organization to get that. Lots of emphasis on one's tenure in the organization. More the number of years spent, more respect the person gets. Management is good and pretty cool about things. No micro management.

Skill development - Good

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Dislikes

Salary is on the lower side than the market. Also the appraisals are not consistent. Career growth will become stagnant is there is not much job role change when one gets promoted. There are less opportunities for IJP's Yet to get the benefit of being an IBM company. This should reflect in people getting more job opportunities to go to internally.

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• posted on 30 Aug 2023

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Likes

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Skill development - Good

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No appraisal cycle. Entirely up to manager whether to give appraisal and if the current manager leaves, then back to square one where need to prove yourself again. One needs to be extremely good at show-off. Do less and talk more as if the reverse is done thinking let the work speak then you are no way moving ahead.

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What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat in Pune?

The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat in Pune typically ranges from ₹36.6 Lakhs to ₹46.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Principal Software Engineer in Pune at Red Hat earn more than ₹46.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹46.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Software Engineer Salaries at Red Hat 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 Red Hat employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat in Pune?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat in Pune typically ranges from ₹2,50,413 to ₹2,60,598 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹36.6 Lakhs to ₹46.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 15 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 Red Hat. 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 Red Hat in Pune?

To be a Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat in Pune, the key skills required include:

- Linux
- Open Source
- Python
- Consulting
- Software Engineering

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

What is the salary of a Principal Software Engineer in companies similar to Red Hat in Pune?

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

Cohesity	₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹49.5 Lakhs per year
Oracle	₹24.8 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Visteon	₹33.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
Accion Labs	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹35.2 Lakhs per year
Infor Global Solution	₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹26.0 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 Red Hat in Pune?

The salary growth for a Principal Software Engineer at Red Hat 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 Red Hat:

Experience	Average Salary Range
9 years	₹16.9 Lakhs to ₹46.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹38.1 Lakhs to ₹48.6 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹38.0 Lakhs to ₹48.6 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹38.0 Lakhs to ₹48.6 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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