High-paying software engineering jobs
Software engineers design and develop computer programmes for various industries. They write, test and maintain software to meet user needs. These roles require skills in coding, problem-solving and understanding software development processes.
The 2,506 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between ₹282,227 and ₹1,279,229 per year. Developer, Full Stack Developer and Software Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles
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Updated Jan 27, 2026
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Developer
India
₹25,943
per month
Full Stack Developer
India
₹26,272
per month
Software Engineer
India
₹862,496
per year
.NET Developer
India
₹25,059
per month
Senior Software Engineer
India
₹1,279,229
per year
PHP Developer
India
₹20,769
per month
Back End Developer
India
₹24,482
per month
Front End Developer
India
₹541,974
per year
Devops Engineer
India
₹804,067
per year
Data Engineer
India
₹973,756
per year
Software Test Engineer
India
₹777,429
per year
Python Developer
India
₹19,982
per month
Java Developer
India
₹23,406
per month
Automation Engineer
India
₹607,244
per year
AI Developer
India
₹30,089
per month
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Developer
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Developers design software solutions, write and test code and solve technical problems to meet user needs. They need proficiency in programming languages, understanding of software development life cycles and skills in debugging and optimisation.
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India
₹25,943 per monthSkills
- APIs
- JavaScript
- REST
- Git
- CI/CD
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Full Stack Developer
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Full Stack Developers build and maintain web applications by handling both front-end and back-end tasks, integrating databases and ensuring responsive design. They need proficiency in JavaScript frameworks, server-side programming and experience with RESTful APIs.
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India
₹26,272 per monthSkills
- APIs
- JavaScript
- REST
- Agile
- Git
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Software Engineer
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Software Engineers design and develop software applications, troubleshoot code issues and optimise system performance. They need programming expertise and understanding of software development life cycles. They also require problem-solving skills in fast-paced tech environments.
See 206 jobsAverage pay
India
₹862,496 per yearSkills
- Software development
- Agile
- APIs
- Java
- Git
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.NET Developer
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.NET Developers build and maintain applications using Microsoft's .NET framework, optimise code performance, and integrate databases securely. They need proficiency in C#, knowledge of web and desktop apps, and experience with SQL and Agile methods to succeed.
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India
₹25,059 per monthSkills
- .NET
- C#
- Microsoft SQL Server
- ASP.NET
- MVC
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Senior Software Engineer
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Senior Software Engineers lead complex system design, optimise code performance and mentor developers. They need expertise in scalable application architecture and strong knowledge of software development lifecycles. They also require proficiency in object-oriented programming languages.
See 153 jobsAverage pay
India
₹1,279,229 per yearSkills
- Agile
- APIs
- AWS
- Java
- Software development
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PHP Developer
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PHP Developers build and maintain dynamic websites and applications by writing efficient server-side code and integrating databases. They need expertise in PHP frameworks and understanding of web protocols. They also require proficiency in debugging to optimise performance.
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India
₹20,769 per monthSkills
- MySQL
- PHP
- Laravel
- jQuery
- HTML
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Back End Developer
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Back End Developers build and maintain server-side logic, optimise databases and ensure APIs run smoothly. They need expertise in server frameworks, database management and secure code practices to support scalable, efficient web applications.
See 144 jobsAverage pay
India
₹24,482 per monthSkills
- Node.js
- Back-end development
- Communication skills
- Python
- REST
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Front End Developer
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Front End Developers build user interfaces, optimise website performance and ensure responsive design across devices. They need proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, experience with modern frameworks and understanding of UI/UX principles.
See 123 jobsAverage pay
India
₹541,974 per yearSkills
- React
- Redux
- Angular
- CSS
- HTML
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Devops Engineer
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DevOps Engineers automate software deployment, manage cloud infrastructure and optimise continuous integration workflows. They need expertise in scripting, cloud platforms like AWS and understanding of containerisation tools such as Docker and Kubernetes to excel in this role.
See 107 jobsAverage pay
India
₹804,067 per yearSkills
- CI/CD
- Continuous integration
- DevOps
- AWS
- Kubernetes
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Data Engineer
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Data Engineers design and build data pipelines, optimise data flows and ensure reliable storage systems. They need expertise in ETL tools, cloud platforms and strong SQL skills to handle big data efficiently and support organisational analytics.
See 106 jobsAverage pay
India
₹973,756 per yearSkills
- SQL
- Python
- AWS
- ETL
- Spark
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Software Test Engineer
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Software Test Engineers develop test plans, execute manual and automated testing and report defects to improve software quality. They need expertise in test automation tools and knowledge of software development lifecycles. They also require strong analytical skills to spot issues effectively.
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India
₹777,429 per yearSkills
- Software testing
- Test automation
- Selenium
- CI/CD
- Agile
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Python Developer
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Python Developers design and implement software solutions, optimise code for performance and integrate systems using Python. They need expertise in Python frameworks and database management. They also require problem-solving skills to deliver efficient, scalable applications.
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India
₹19,982 per monthSkills
- Python
- APIs
- Git
- REST
- AWS
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Java Developer
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Java Developers design and implement software applications using Java technologies, optimise code performance and integrate with databases and APIs. They need expertise in Java programming, familiarity with development frameworks and good problem-solving skills.
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India
₹23,406 per monthSkills
- Java
- REST
- APIs
- Agile
- SQL
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Automation Engineer
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Automation Engineers design, implement and maintain automated systems to improve processes and reliability. They need programming expertise, knowledge of industrial controls and skills in system integration to optimise operations efficiently.
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India
₹607,244 per yearSkills
- Jenkins
- Selenium
- Test automation
- Continuous integration
- CI/CD
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AI Developer
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AI Developers design intelligent algorithms, build machine learning models, and integrate AI solutions into applications. They need expertise in Python, knowledge of neural networks and strong problem-solving skills to innovate in dynamic technology environments.
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India
₹30,089 per monthSkills
- AI
- Machine learning
- TensorFlow
- Natural language processing
- Azure