Cognizant Senior Software Engineer Salaries by 5000+ Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 13 years exp.

₹7.6 Lakhs - ₹31 Lakhs

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Senior Software Engineer Salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹31 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 5.1k latest salaries received from... Read more

13% more than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 2 - 13 years of experience

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What are the roles & responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant?

Application Development

Develop and maintain full stack applications using various technologies
Design and build reusable and reliable code
Participate in the entire application lifecycle including coding and debugging
Implement security and data protection measures

Collaboration and Mentorship

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning for continuous improvement

Performance Optimization

Ensure performance quality and responsiveness of applications
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
Stay updated with the latest technologies and apply them to improve systems
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability

Documentation and Standards

Develop and maintain documentation for all projects and processes
Establish design standards and coding guidelines
Conduct testing and validation to ensure system reliability
Review and improve existing documentation based on user feedback

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Last Updated: 21 May 2025

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What people are saying about Cognizant

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Company waited 90 days for my joining, but I might get a better offer before last working day - what should I do?

I have an offer of 10 LPA from Company A(WITCH). My Last working day is 2nd June. I am still giving interviews and might get better offers. Comapny A is really invested in my Joining and they are calling every week to confirm same and they also already shared credentials for the Client I will be working for.They waited 90 day for me and now I am in dilemma of what if I get better offer close to Last Working Day. How will I deal with it? YOE - 3 Potential offers might be 12-13 LPA

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Rated by 260 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Software Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 11 May 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

It takes care of health and personal well beings. Hr really show concern in your life and regularly takes up call to know if all thing are going in your life apart from work.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Promotions and salary hikew.

Promotions - Poor

Senior Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 25 Sep 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...2. In my case, I found my teammates more helpful than managers or tech leads. 3. If project revenue is good, salary hike will be good. Otherwise expect 5-8% hike.

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1. Toxic tech lead in my case. Micromanagement. 2. Internal politics is top notch. 3. More than 10 hours work on workdays, some Saturdays without extra pay.

Senior Software Engineer in Pune

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 08 Jul 2022

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for Salary and Benefits

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1. Onboarding and Induction: The Onboarding and Recruitment Process in Cognizant is very smooth. The induction was also very good. 2. Pay-scale: Salary is average with regards to what other Organizations will offer for a Senior IBM BPM Developer. 3. Work Life balance is average. 4. Learning Platforms: What I loved about Cognizant is their Skill Up program, every annual year you will be given opportunities to skill up on Cloud Platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and IBM Cloud. 2 certification vouchers are available every year. Learning platforms are also very good, you will get access to many platforms like udemy.

Skill development - Good

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...uggle with IID for quite some time. The quality of work is also not that good. Appraisal and Variable Pay: I worked really hard to learn IID from scratch on my own and being the only Senior Associate, I mentored some newly hired Software Trainees as well. I am a good team player as well and never faced any escalation from Client side, still I got penny in the appraisal cycle and even my variable pay disbursement was not even close to 40% of my total variable of 45k. Team Structure: Think twice before joining Cognizant for an IBM BPM Developer profile, you may regret it later down the line. They are currently onboarding new graduate hires in the team only as a replacement for Senior Associates, so you might be the only resource who knows how to program in the team. Best of luck 🤞

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Offer better salary compare to other service based company if you joining as lateral.

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It is same as other service based company. you won't get promotion until you ask for it, no matter how you are performing, how much time you already spent.

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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant ?

The average salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 13 years).

The top 10% of Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant earn more than ₹24.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹33.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Software Engineer Salaries at Cognizant can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 5000+ Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in India typically ranges from ₹1,22,707 to ₹1,26,325 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 13 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 5000+ salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant ?

To be a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in india, the key skills required include:

- Java
- Spring Boot
- Software Engineering
- Core Java
- People Management

These skills are highly valued at Cognizant and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

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These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Cognizant, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Senior Software Engineer in companies similar to Cognizant in India?

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How the salary growth look like for a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant in India?

The salary growth for a Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Software Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.6 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹20.9 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year

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