Approx CTC for my level
Hello all I have approx 15 years of experience and out of which 12 has been in USA (Silicon Valley) with some of the renowned tech companies. (No FAANG though) I am considering to move back to India and was wondering what kind of CTC I can expect. Here is my profile: 15 years of experience in industry. Have been a senior/lead software engineer/architect in these companies. Have tried some sort of leadership too. Been a global conference speaker and author too. I would be Targeting mostly product companies with the same level (staff engineering) I plan to come back sooner (~12 months ish) Also if your company is hiring let’s chat. Thank you
phenom
Stealth
2 years ago
Should be 60+L as base pay. Maybe you should look at the Sr EM or Director role in product firms.
JimCramer
Stealth
2 years ago
Anywhere between 80L-1.3 Base in the renowned global prod cos with added ESOPs and ~ 10-15% Bonus
If you do end up joining a well funded startup then you can expect above 1.2cr plus ESOPs.
I had a cousin from similar background (worked at startups in USA) and became CTO of a well funded series A startup in India.
Don’t go below 1cr in any condition. Ceiling can be really high depending on your skill set and prev companies.
incognito
Stealth
2 years ago
Contrary to what others are saying, the market is not 2021. We don't have coinbase dishing out SF salaries in Bangalore right now. Series A startups without a CTO might hire you depending on how much management exp you have.
Consider this a little tough love, but mentioning you have been a speaker and an author makes you sound a little out of touch with what really matters.
