SquishyWaffle
SquishyWaffle

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

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QuirkyPotato
QuirkyPotato

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.

GigglyKoala
GigglyKoala

Anywhere between 80L-1.3 Base in the renowned global prod cos with added ESOPs and ~ 10-15% Bonus

SquishyWaffle
SquishyWaffle

Oh interesting. This can actually stake my CTC even further

QuirkyBoba
QuirkyBoba
Porter29mo

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.

QuirkyBoba
QuirkyBoba
Porter29mo

Don’t go below 1cr in any condition. Ceiling can be really high depending on your skill set and prev companies.

GroovyBoba
GroovyBoba

Ask on blind.

SquishyWaffle
SquishyWaffle

Blind May be a good idea too. Thanks

JumpyPotato
JumpyPotato

Should be 60+L as base pay. Maybe you should look at the Sr EM or Director role in product firms.

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