Sasken Principal Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

10 - 19 years exp.

₹22.8 Lakhs - ₹40 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

7% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Automobile Companies for 10 - 19 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA Principal Engineer Salary 10 - 19 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹22.8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Principal Engineer Salary 11 - 19 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹36.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Sasken for Principal Engineer

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Mahindra & Mahindra Principal Engineer Salary 14 - 23 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹29 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr 29% more	2 job openings
Volvo Principal Engineer Salary 12 - 13 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr 33% more
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Ford Motor Principal Engineer Salary 12 - 13 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹52 L/yr - ₹67.9 L/yr 81% more
HARMAN Principal Engineer Salary 9 - 16 years exp. (489 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹50.6 L/yr At par	8 job openings
Hughes Systique Corporation Principal Engineer Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (282 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 37% less

Principal Engineer salary at Sasken ranges between ₹22.8 Lakhs to ₹40 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 19 years. Salary estimates are based on 27 latest salaries received from various employees of Sasken.

Experience wise Sasken Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹30 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
11 years (3 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
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12 years (3 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹29.8 L/yr - ₹38.1 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22.8 L/yr - ₹60.6 L/yr
15+ years (17 salaries)	₹27.8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

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Top skills at Sasken for Principal Engineer

RFP Test Strategy Customer Interaction High level design Linux RFP Customer Interaction RTOS C++ Protocol Stack Subject Matter Expertise VXWorks GIT Embedded Linux Telephony

Salary related reviews for Sasken

3.9

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 09 Feb 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good pay and appraisal. Takes care of the career development. Systemised way of doing things - Old but good processes and practices Good job security.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

This one is minor - For those working on onsite location, the employers should follow the onsite company's rules, leave, remote policy and procedures.

Lead Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 19 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance Manager support Learning is good if you get long term project Hybrid mode

Job security - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary for long term employees does not match the market trend like experience *2.5 for IT service industry Laterals get more salary but skills are not that great

Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 17 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

It's a great place for an engineer to start their career. People here are so encouraging about skill development. Good projects going on.

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary isn't upto mark. Recognition and appraisal rewards can be improved a lot.

Promotions - Poor

Senior Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 06 Dec 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

- Work life balance is extremely good, with flexible work hours according to your needs - Exciting and interesting projects with a ton of room for growth and professional development - Ability to work from anywhere for a majority of the month, with only 8 days requirement to work in the office

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

- Salary and compensation could be slightly better considering the office is in Bengaluru

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 11 Jun 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Less work pressure, getting salary on time, good manager

Dislikes

They have service agreement if you are joining as fresher ,most of the time you have to be on bench even if you are joining as a experience and after 2 3 months of bench they will ask to resign. Less opportunities to get billable. Join if you don't have any other opportunities

Salary - Poor

+4 more

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What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Sasken ?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Sasken in India typically ranges from ₹22.8 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 10 years to 19 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer at Sasken earn more than ₹39.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹40.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at Sasken 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+ Sasken employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Sasken in India typically ranges from ₹2,06,270 to ₹2,14,460 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹22.8 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 10 years to 19 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 Sasken. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Principal Engineer at Sasken ?

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

- RFP
- Test Strategy
- Customer Interaction
- High level design
- Linux

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

Which companies offer higher salaries than Sasken for Principal Engineer in India?

Ford Motor	₹52.0 Lakhs to ₹67.9 Lakhs per year
Volvo	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Mahindra & Mahindra	₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
HARMAN	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹50.6 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

Hughes Systique Corporation

₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 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 Engineer at Sasken in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
10 years	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹37.5 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹29.8 Lakhs to ₹38.1 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Sasken Principal Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹22.8 Lakhs to ₹40 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 27 Sasken latest salaries received from various employees of Sasken.