Freshworks Lead Software Engineer Salaries by 200+ Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 11 years exp.

₹18.5 Lakhs - ₹55 Lakhs

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Lead Software Engineer Salary at Freshworks ranges between ₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹55 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 211 latest salaries received from... Read more

54% more than the average Lead Software Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 5 - 11 years of experience

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Latest annual salaries shared by Freshworks Lead Software Engineer

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₹39 Lakhs

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₹55 Lakhs

9 years exp.

2w ago

₹43.4 Lakhs

11 years exp.

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₹43 Lakhs

7 years exp.

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₹38 Lakhs

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Freshworks Lead Software Engineer salaries by

Years of experience	Avg. annual salary
5 years (10 salaries)	₹24.5 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr
6 years (33 salaries)	₹27 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr
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7 years (28 salaries)	₹18.5 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr
8 years (49 salaries)	₹22.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
9 years (29 salaries)	₹22.5 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr
10 years (33 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
11 years (29 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr

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Unexpected Appraisal-2025

I am 24 years old for the last three years I have been working in the same company. My first appraisal was Excellent 45% when I was trainee engineer to Junior Engineer 2023, I learnt lots of things WTP automation, Planning, Projects Management,MEP, SAP etc. Second appraisal- as junior Engineer 2024 was poor they give me B-Grade 4.4% during this time I worked hard. Day night shift I was shocked why management give bad. I thought to my seniors they said we will give best. Third appraisal also same 4.4% as Junior Engineer to Assistant Engineer with C grade 2025 I am to disappoint with my top management my manager said to me, without my feedback top management give poor rating. then what will I do? My CTC is very low 2.98 LPA After this appraisal 3.13 LPA Please help me for carrier growth.

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3.2

Rated by 32 employees for salary & benefits

Lead Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary is good Remote work sometimes is flexible

Salary - Good

Dislikes

Not a good company and team members are not supportive Our feedback is not heard Old employees are preferred New employees are not treated well Managers are biased towards old employees No support from team members. If you ask question in a group you would be made to feel that you are not worth. Team members old emoloyees will project in such a way that you cannot work on your own without their support. By that way they gain their credits by putting us down. Your work is not appreciated they tell it is normal work But when you do a mistake it is magnified Less recognition Recent layoffs is worst. Why did they hire so many people and then fire stating redundant roles. If it's redudant they should not have hired people in the first place. Management does not plan well which made people lose their jobs.

Skill development - Bad

+5 more

Lead Software Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 01 Jul 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work-Life Balance, Salary on time.

Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

Conserved Teams and Team Members. Lake of KTs or Unstructured knowledge transfer. Lack of confidence in new people. They are focused on a few Key and old people. Context switching is very high.

Skill development - Poor

+2 more

Senior Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 12 May 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Its a great product based company. You can get exposure to lot kf different tech stacks and you'll feel responsible for the tasks that ur working on. Great learning experience.

Salary - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

...u have a good bonding with your manager and how willing is he to fight for it. Salary is somewhat low compared to market standards.

Senior Software Engineer in Chennai

Contractual

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 03 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Wide varities of Free Food - Morning, Noon, Dinner and Midnight Free Snacks and Beverages - All Days, Every Alternate Friday - Popcorn with seasoning Diwali Gifts, Quarterly Rewards Instant appreciation and Respectful management Cab facility for EU and US Shifts Beautiful atmosphere No Strict Dress Code Good salary Package Lot of new learning for employees of Product Team Perfect Work Life Balance for Sales, Presales, Marketing, CSM, AE, AM, PMP They Provide Absolutely Free of Cost 2 years Internship program for Software Engineer training for students passed out of 12th standard. Employees are contracted from other companies for GTM roles and treated well without partiality as their own employees Quarterly - All hands meeting and Monthly - Project specific all hands meeting Open to improvement IT support team is Par Excellence

Salary - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

No Job Security Minimal/Less Work Life Balance for Dev and Product Team. Freshers and Upto 2 years experience are overpressured to complete deliverables Recruitment only based on Referrals Exposure to peer department would be minimal

Job security - Poor

Lead Business Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Sales & Business Development Department

3.0

• posted on 08 Dec 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

People in freshworks is the reason most people stay back for other than the salary aspect.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

The Freshworks "Kudumba" culture is slowly being demised to make way for American capitalism & usual MNC politics. Some of the people on the top have no clue of the reality & just want to keep firing in India & hiring in US in the name of efficiency.

Job security - Bad

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Freshworks Lead Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Software Engineer at Freshworks ?

The average salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Freshworks in India typically ranges from ₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Lead Software Engineer at Freshworks earn more than ₹45.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹51.2 Lakhs per year. Lead Software Engineer Salaries at Freshworks 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 200+ Freshworks employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Freshworks in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Freshworks in India typically ranges from ₹2,35,590 to ₹2,45,106 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 11 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 200+ salaries received from various employees of Freshworks. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Lead Software Engineer at Freshworks ?

To be a Lead Software Engineer at Freshworks in india, the key skills required include:

- Data Structures
- Information Security
- Open Source
- Python
- Distribution System

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

Which companies offer higher salaries than Freshworks for Lead Software Engineer in India?

Pegasystems

₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year

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

What is the salary of a Lead Software Engineer in companies similar to Freshworks in India?

The salary of a Lead Software Engineer at companies similar to Freshworks in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Cvent	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
ServiceNow	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year
SPRINKLR	₹30.5 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Blue Yonder	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
TIBCO Software	₹28.9 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Lead Software Engineer at Freshworks in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
5 years	₹24.5 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹49.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

Top skills at Freshworks for Lead Software Engineer

Data Structures Information Security Open Source Python Distribution System Agile SDLC Backend System Design Software Development Life Cycle MySQL Automation Ruby Testing Tools CRM

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Freshworks Lead Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹55 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 211 Freshworks latest salaries received from various employees of Freshworks.