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Snowflake compensation in India (2026)
| Role | Experience | Base | Joining bonus | Performance bonus | Stocks | Total year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Software Engineer I (IC5) | 10+ yrs | ₹68L – ₹84L | — | ₹10L – ₹17L | ₹23L – ₹30L | ₹1Cr – ₹1.3Cr |
| Senior Software Engineer (IC3) | 5-8 yrs | ₹30L – ₹40L | ₹0 | ₹4L – ₹6L | ₹7L – ₹13L | ₹39L – ₹60L |
| Software Engineer II (IC2) | 2-5 yrs | ₹18L – ₹24L | ₹0 | ₹2.5L – ₹3.5L | ₹6.5L – ₹8.5L | ₹27L – ₹36L |
| Staff Software Engineer (IC4) | 8+ yrs | ₹38L – ₹48L | ₹0 | ₹5.3L – ₹9.5L | ₹8L – ₹13L | ₹50L – ₹70L |
Stock vesting: 25%/yr over 4 years, vests 6.25% quarterly, no cliff (since Nov 2023)
Benefits and reimbursements: Meal vouchers, health insurance, wellness/fitness, ESPP, WFH setup
Compensation figures are curated by FAANGPlus from offers and verified reports. Data last updated: 2026-10-13.