Question 1

What is the Software Engineer III (L8) salary at Swiggy in India?

Accepted Answer

The base salary for Software Engineer III (L8) (5-8 yrs) at Swiggy is ₹47L – ₹57L per year. Total first-year compensation is around ₹63L – ₹79L including bonuses and stock.

Question 2

What is the Software Engineer II (L7) salary at Swiggy in India?

Accepted Answer

The base salary for Software Engineer II (L7) (2-5 yrs) at Swiggy is ₹25L – ₹33L per year. Total first-year compensation is around ₹30L – ₹43L including bonuses and stock.

Question 3

What is the Software Engineer I (L6) salary at Swiggy in India?

Accepted Answer

The base salary for Software Engineer I (L6) (0-2 yrs) at Swiggy is ₹17L – ₹22L per year. Total first-year compensation is around ₹21L – ₹25L including bonuses and stock.

Question 4

Does Swiggy pay a joining bonus in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For example, Software Engineer II (L7) offers include a joining bonus of ₹0 – ₹3.5L.

Question 5

How do Swiggy stocks vest?

Accepted Answer

Swiggy stock grants vest 25/25/25/25 over 4 years, 1-year cliff.

Role	Experience	Base	Joining bonus	Performance bonus	Stocks	Total year 1
Software Engineer III (L8)	5-8 yrs	₹47L – ₹57L	—	₹0	₹11L – ₹24L	₹63L – ₹79L
Software Engineer II (L7)	2-5 yrs	₹25L – ₹33L	₹0 – ₹3.5L	₹0	₹4.5L – ₹6.5L	₹30L – ₹43L
Software Engineer I (L6)	0-2 yrs	₹17L – ₹22L	₹1L – ₹3L	₹0	₹1L – ₹4L	₹21L – ₹25L
Software Engineer IV (L9)	8+ yrs	₹73L – ₹1.01Cr	—	₹0	₹25L – ₹46L	₹98L – ₹1.46Cr

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