‘I was ashamed to ask my father for Rs 5,000’: Engineer’s post highlights nascent career challenges. (artificial intelligence image) Getting a job after engineering is often seen as the first step towards financial independence. But for a 23-year-old software engineer, the reality is much more difficult. Despite passing multiple rounds of interviews with leading companies…
LPA for software engineers hiked from Rs 15 to Rs 13 crore, triggering debate on IITs, skills and salaries A screenshot showing Rs 6,76,340 being deposited into a bank account as a monthly salary is enough to give almost anyone pause. That’s exactly what happened when a software engineer shared his pay stub on Reddit.The…
A Reddit post about 850 job applications highlights burnout and the changing landscape of technical interviews. (artificial intelligence image) “I’ve applied to over 850 companies… but I have no motivation to prepare for interviews.”The quote, shared anonymously on Reddit, resonated with thousands of software engineers and recent graduates working in one of the toughest hiring…
From IIT Madras to Vikram-1: The young engineer behind mission-critical rocket software is now heading to the Netherlands. (Photo: X-Post) Some students learn programming to build applications. Others dream of working at a tech giant. Spatika Prasad chose a different path – one that took her to the heart of India’s growing private space sector.Long…
Software engineer stories reveal the fear behind high salaries. (artificial intelligence image) For many engineering students, finding a well-paying IT job is their dream. A good salary, a comfortable home, and financial independence are often seen as the finish line.But what if earning Rs 7 lakh per month still doesn’t make you feel financially secure?This…
He left home with 1,000 rupees, worked as a security guard, and never went to college. Today, he is a software engineer at the same company that originally hired him. (Photo: LinkedIn) For millions of Indian students, the dream is simple: get good grades in class 12, pass the entrance exam, get a bachelor’s degree…
This article is written by Sai Sridhar, Managing Director – Elektrobit India Pvt. Ltd., CRO-APAC.The automotive industry is at risk, and software is now in the driver’s seat. For years, cars have been defined by engineering precision, size, and mechanical skill. That way is over. Today, cars are transforming into software-defined platforms, and with that,…