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The Software Engineer job market in India in 2026
Software Engineer is the most-posted role across Naukri and LinkedIn India, with roughly 60,000 active openings on any given week in 2026. Competition is intense: senior IC postings at top product companies (Amazon, Razorpay, Swiggy) receive 300-500 applications within 48 hours of going live, making application speed a critical factor. Mid-level (2-5 YoE) is the highest-volume tier, followed by senior (5-10 YoE) and staff/principal (10+ YoE). Indian software engineering hiring concentrates in Bangalore (35%), Hyderabad (18%), Pune (12%), NCR/Delhi (15%), with the remainder spread across Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, and emerging hubs. Common screening questions on Naukri/LinkedIn applications include expected CTC, notice period (typical: 30/60/90 days), willingness to relocate, and tech stack proficiency. ApplyCove tracks every application with the exact role title, company, salary band, and recruiter response to help you spot patterns in callback rates by company size and tech stack.
Salary range
₹4L–₹50L per annum depending on experience and company tier
Top skills employers ask for
Top companies hiring Software Engineers in India
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