Zeta Bangalore / Bengaluru Principal Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 15 years exp.

₹62 Lakhs - ₹1 Crore

Salary of majority employees

140% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Emerging Technologies Companies for 9 - 15 years of experience

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Last Updated: 16 Feb 2025

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Zeta Principal Engineer Salary

9 - 15 years exp. (25 salaries)

₹62 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Hughes Systique Corporation Principal Engineer Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (32 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 74% less
HARMAN Principal Engineer Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (369 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹51.1 L/yr 58% less	9 job openings
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Western Digital Principal Engineer Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (169 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹59 L/yr 49% less
Oracle Principal Engineer Salary 9 - 16 years exp. (135 salaries)	₹19.1 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr 53% less	2 job openings
Wissen Technology Principal Engineer Salary 7 - 12 years exp. (127 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr 62% less

Principal Engineer salary at Zeta ranges between ₹62 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 25 latest salaries received from various employees of Zeta.

Experience wise Zeta Principal Engineer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 16 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (4 salaries)	₹70 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr
10 years (3 salaries)	₹62 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr
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11 years (3 salaries)	₹80 L/yr - ₹88 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹70 L/yr - ₹1.5 Cr/yr
13 years (9 salaries)	₹70 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹80 L/yr - ₹1.5 Cr/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹72 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr

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Top skills at Zeta for Principal Engineer

Data Structures Distribution System Database Design RDBMS Object Oriented Design Network Security HBase Backend Cryptography OOAD Coding Product Management AWS Java MySQL

Salary related reviews for Zeta

4.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Technical Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 22 Oct 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

apart from salary didnt find anything interesting about the org.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

lot and lot of micromanagement toxic work culture no process is followed for software development legacy codebase no standards, guidelines followed in coding very immatured org

Skill development - Bad

+5 more

Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering Department

1.0

• posted on 28 Sep 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

pay is reasonably good. brand name

Dislikes

Everything from the bad WLB, the overbearing authoritarian CTO and his lackeys. Obscure greek names for the overengineered platform services which we're forced to consume, instead of simpler OSS alternatives.

Salary - Poor

+6 more

Director Product Management in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Product Management Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Dec 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. Great co-founders with good ethics and strong personalities 2. Good salary and perks 3. Finance domain is challenging and interesting

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

1. Work life balance was difficult 2. Too frequent team re-orientations, creates lot of confusion. Many a times this leads to lack of direction for months. Leads to internal politics to stay relevant. 3. Employees work under a constant fear of elimination. You may be a star performer this quarter, and may be asked to leave the next quarter.

Job security - Poor

+1 more

Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 12 Mar 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good problem statement. Latest technology stack. Good compensation. Highly professional and quality employees, especially ones that were hired during Covid. Good facilities in the office.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

Unclear problem-product fit. RTO and mandatory attendance policy. Unprofessional early-stage employees flexing their bloated titles and closeness to founders. Individual centric appraisal and no org/team level bonuses. Appraisal comes with one year bond. Changing notice periods. No transportation/allowance provided by company.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

Solution Architect in Mumbai

Full Time

Solution Architect Department

5.0

• posted on 26 Dec 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Great work culture and work life balance. It provides you with free breakfast and dinner and susbised rate for other food item. They have gym with a trainer which is very good. It is fast paced company with change dynamics and the prople who work are really good. You have all the milleneilas working with you which is a fantastic part who can undersatnd better and can correlate your thoughts.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

They do not have yearly Bonus system for the employees only you get is fixed salary so better negotiate on the fixed part before joining zeta.

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What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Zeta in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Zeta in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹62.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Zeta earn more than ₹100.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹100.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at Zeta 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+ Zeta employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Engineer at Zeta in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Zeta in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹4,54,339 to ₹4,67,334 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹62.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 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 20+ salaries received from various employees of Zeta. 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 Zeta in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

To be a Principal Engineer at Zeta in Bangalore / Bengaluru, the key skills required include:

- Data Structures
- Distribution System
- Database Design
- RDBMS
- Object Oriented Design

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

What is the salary of a Principal Engineer in companies similar to Zeta in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

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

Western Digital	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹59.0 Lakhs per year
Oracle	₹19.1 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year
HARMAN	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹51.1 Lakhs per year
Wissen Technology	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
Hughes Systique Corporation	₹13.0 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 Zeta in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
9 years	₹70.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹62.0 Lakhs to ₹98.0 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹80.0 Lakhs to ₹88.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹70.0 Lakhs to ₹149.0 Lakhs per year

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Zeta Principal Engineer salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹62 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 25 Zeta latest salaries received from various employees of Zeta.