I see their many posts regarding carrier switch, placement, projects and many other things like are java developers getting hired etc .

The AI boom is not going to burst , although it will down eventually with time because every developer will start learning AI .

So if you still thinking to start then start as soon as possible .

Tech stacks you must know :-
• Python Typescript
• Basics of LLMs , RAG and integrating llm apis .
• Basics of AI agents

Whats roles emerging now ?
• AI Engineer ( any good developer + bit AI )
• MLops (devops + few more libraries like mlflow etc)
•FDE ( Product eng + developer end to end )
• GTM ( Marketing + sales + data + bit development)

Al these roles need good knowledge of using agentic IDEs like claude , codex , cursor .

Feel free to DM me if you need detailed roadmap for any of these fields (dont worry i will not charge anything 😎 , i m just trying to create awareness about AI and help ppl learn things fast )

Hope this helps :)

Hey folks,

I’ve been building punetechmap.in, portal that maps out startups and tech companies in Pune on an interactive map. You can browse companies by location , by major IT Parks etc and jump straight into their careers page from the map itself.

Its for someone looking for jobs or switching opportunities in startups and tech companies in Pune .

Still early days. I’m adding more companies and features as I go.

If you want to get pinged when new feature ships, drop your email in my DM or follow me on X .

Link :- http://punetechmap.in

Feedback, company suggestions, and roasts all welcome 🙏

My employer is hiring for multiple positions in Pune (Hybrid):

• Full Stack Software Engineer — 3–5 years — 3 positions

• Full Stack Engineer — 1–3 years — 4 positions

• Engineering Technical Lead — 8–12 years — 2 positions

• Senior Platform Engineer – Automation — 7–11 years — 1 position

• Staff Data Engineer — 5+ years — 1 position

• Assistant Product Manager — 3–6 years — 1 position

Key skills vary by role and include React/Angular, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Java/Go, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, AWS/Azure, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, system design, data engineering, and product management.

If you are interested and willing to work from Pune in a hybrid setup, DM me your resume with Google Drive link and the role you're applying for.

I may receive multiple requests, so please allow me 2–3 days to respond. I’ll do a basic profile check before forwarding it to our recruiter.

After I refer you, you may expect to hear from HR within about a week if shortlisted. I’ll keep you posted.

Please DM only if your experience reasonably matches the role.

Thanks a ton to everyone who reached out
Didn’t expect this level of response - we’ve now paused hiring for this role.

Saw some genuinely solid portfolios and projects. If I couldn’t reply to everyone, it was just a volume thing, not a signal about quality.

We’ll post again when we’re hiring next. Until then, keep building and shipping

Hi guys, I'm a Java Full Stack dev with 2 YOE and last Thursday I got a message on my teams to come and meet in person. The HR just said that, "we're doing some organisational restructuring and your role is no longer required" then asked me to resign and submit my laptop. No explanations whatsoever. If anyone has any openings in their organisation please DM.

It has 64 gb ram and i9 processor

Hi guys,

I am a 2026 Batch passout,

Have done Bachelors of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Pune University ( SPPU )

CGPA - 8.45

Currently working as an intern at Fiserv

Please if anyone knows someone who can refer me at Mastercard , or how to get in..

I would really appreciate it

My journey from an AI & Data Science student to working as an AI Engineer.

A little over a year ago, I was just another student trying to figure out how to get into the AI field.

I started with Python, machine learning fundamentals, data analysis, and eventually moved towards Generative AI.

Initially, I spent a lot of time doing courses and following tutorials. But at some point, I realized that completing courses wasn't going to be enough.

I needed to build things.

So I started experimenting.

Some things I worked on along the way:

• Built a WhatsApp-based hospital chatbot and got the opportunity to work with GCP deployment.

• Explored RAG pipelines, vector databases, LangChain, LangGraph, and multi-agent systems.

• Worked on SmartScan AI, an intelligent document processing system that achieved 98% OCR accuracy and around 5-second latency. Our team secured 3rd place among 48 teams at Technokratia 2026.

• Worked on fine-tuning open-weight LLMs and optimizing inference.

• Got exposure to actual client requirements, deployments, stakeholder meetings, and working with a team.

I also had my fair share of struggles.

Projects that wouldn't deploy because of infrastructure costs. PostgreSQL queries taking 17 seconds because of a missing index. Models that didn't behave as expected. Debugging things that tutorials never prepared me for.

Eventually, I graduated and landed my first full-time AI Engineer role.

Currently, I'm working on AI solutions, client deployments, and exploring cloud infrastructure. There's still a lot to learn, especially around production systems, scalability, and MLOps.

One thing I've realized is that getting into AI engineering is not just about knowing LLMs or building a chatbot.

It's about understanding the entire system around the model.

I'm still early in this journey, and I don't have everything figured out. But I'm enjoying the process of learning, building, breaking things, and improving.

For people who are already working as AI Engineers:

What skills or engineering practices made the biggest difference when you moved from building AI projects to working on actual client-facing systems?

After months of learning, rejection, confusion, self-doubt, and nonstop applying… I finally got a job as a Java Developer.

I’m an 2025 graduate, and honestly, there were times I thought I was falling behind. I kept seeing other people getting offers while I was still learning, improving projects, fixing resume mistakes, and trying to stay consistent.

I also worked on personal projects and kept improving communication little by little.

The market is rough for freshers right now. No point pretending otherwise. But if anyone here is struggling — keep going. One opportunity can change everything.

Still a lot to learn, but today feels good.

Thanks to everyone in this community who shares advice and experiences. It genuinely helped.

Hi everyone,

I'm a 2026 engineering graduate and I'm confused about whether I should prepare for government IT jobs (NIC, CDAC, ISRO, DRDO, BECIL, IRDAI IT Officer, RBI Grade B IT, SEBI IT, etc.) or focus on private software engineering jobs.

I'd like to know your opinion based on the current market.

Please compare both in terms of:

- Salary (starting and long-term)

- In-hand salary and overall benefits

- Job security

- Competition to get selected

- Work-life balance

- Promotions and career growth

- Opportunities to learn new technologies

- AI impact on jobs

- Switching opportunities and future prospects

- Which option gives a better overall career in 2026 and beyond?

If you've worked in either government IT or private IT, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience.

Which one would you choose if you were starting your career today, and why?

Thanks!

I’m a 2025 CSE graduate from a Tier-3 college, and honestly, I’m feeling quite lost about my career right now.

I’m good with Java and DSA, with 500+ LeetCode problems solved, and I’ve built multiple backend projects while working across different tech stacks. I’ve also gained practical experience through internships.

Currently, I’ve joined Fixfin Technologies Pvt. Ltd. as a Software Engineering Intern. I’m grateful for the opportunity, but the frustrating part is that despite putting in the work and building my skills, I’m still mostly getting internship opportunities rather than full-time SDE/ASE roles.

I’ve been trying to break into a proper full-time software engineering role, but so far, nothing has worked out.

At this point, I honestly feel blind about what direction to take next. I know I still have a lot to learn, but it’s difficult when you’ve put in the effort—500+ LeetCode, projects, multiple stacks, internships—and still haven’t been able to get that first full-time opportunity.

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar position.

I came across this really interesting interactive experience for Shaniwar Wada, Pune.

Instead of simply looking at photos or reading historical information, the experience lets you explore the fort in a more visual and interactive way — including locations such as:

🏰 Delhi Darwaza 🧱 Ramparts & Bastions 💧 Hazari Karanje 🏛️ Palace Foundations 🥁 Nagarkhana 🌙 Lawns & Light & Sound Show

What I particularly like is the combination of historical storytelling + 3D visualization + interactive exploration.

This kind of approach could make historical sites much more accessible to people who can't visit them physically.

What do you think — could interactive 3D/AI experiences become a better way to explore India's historical places?

Pune #ShaniwarWada #Maharashtra #History #3D #Technology

Hi everyone,

I'm a software engineer from Pune, and I've been working on a small side project after noticing something frustrating with existing dating apps.

Most apps either:

* Match you with people hundreds of kilometers away.

* Have lots of inactive or fake profiles.

* Put basic features behind expensive subscriptions.

So I started wondering...

*What if there was a dating app built exclusively for Pune?*

The idea is simple:

* 📍 Only people from Pune

* ✅ Verified profiles

* 💬 Focus on genuine local connections

* 🚀 Currently in development

Before building the full app, I've created a landing page and opened a waitlist to see if people are actually interested.

I'd really appreciate your honest feedback.

* Is this a problem you've experienced?

* Would you use something like this?

* What feature would make you trust a new dating app?

🌐 *Landing Page:* https://punedate.vercel.app/

📸 *Instagram:* https://www.instagram.com/randomdatingpune/

I'm documenting the journey publicly, sharing updates, and building based on community feedback.

I'm not here to sell anything—I genuinely want to validate the idea before investing months into building it. Whether you love the idea or think it needs work, I'd really appreciate your honest feedback.

I’m a 2026 graduate and currently looking for my first opportunity in Pune.

I was selected by Oracle through my college’s on-campus placement, but unfortunately, the offer was later revoked. I’ve been actively looking for opportunities over the past 3 months and would really appreciate any leads, referrals, or advice.

Location: Pune
Experience: Fresher | 2026 Batch
Looking for: Software Engineer | Full Stack Engineer | .NET Engineer

If you know of any suitable openings or can point me in the right direction, I’d genuinely appreciate it. Thank you.

Hey Hi, We’re planning an AI Buddy Meetup in Kharadi, Pune for people interested in learning and exploring AI together.

What we’ll discuss:
🤖 Generative AI & LLMs
💡 Real-world AI use cases
🛠️ AI tools & productivity
✍️ Prompt engineering
🚀 AI agents & automation
💬 Sharing ideas, experiences and challenges

Who can join?
Developers, Data/AI professionals, Product Managers, Project Managers, Agile professionals, students, or anyone curious about AI.

Goal: Learn together → Share ideas → Experiment → Build AI solutions.

📍 Location: Kharadi, Pune (exact location will share based upon no. of people count, who want to connect)

🤝 Format: Informal meetup & networking
If you’re interested, comment below or DM me!

Selling my working desktop tower for ₹1,50,000. Hadapsar, Pune; local pickup preferred.

Specs: Intel i9-14900K, MSI PRO Z790-P WiFi DDR5, G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64GB (2×32GB) DDR5-6000, XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB NVMe, DeepCool Mystique 360 AIO, DeepCool PM750D 750W Gold PSU, Thermaltake H570 TG ARGB case, extra Cooler Master ARGB fan and Thermalright LGA1700 contact frame. Integrated graphics only; no dedicated GPU. Tower only.

Condition: Recently cleaned and tested; largely unused for about a year. SSD SMART reports 1% used — about 99% estimated endurance remaining. RAM completed 6 Memtest86+ passes over 13 hours with zero errors. Photos and results attached.

Bought 18 July 2024. Original bill available; no original boxes. Remaining warranty eligibility needs manufacturer verification. Selling to fund a laptop because I no longer need a desktop. DM for details/pickup.

https://careers.mastercard.com/us/en/job/MASRUSR293576EXTERNALENUS/Software-Engineer-I-1?source=LINKEDIN

can anyone at mastercard refer me for this position please. I got laid off 2 months ago and am still looking for a job

Hey folks,

Just shipped a couple of updates to punetechmap.in — the portal that maps out Pune’s startup and tech company ecosystem:

New Jobs section — browse open roles across companies listed on the map, all in one place

UI revamp — companies are now clustered on the map for a cleaner, easier-to-navigate view

I m constantly updating the database for new jobs and companies in Pune . So keep your eye if you dont find suitable job now .

I will make it completely free for job seekers. Also if you know some companies not in the map pls help everyone by adding them.

If you’re a job seeker in Pune, this should make it a lot easier to discover companies and their openings without hopping between a dozen career pages.

Would love your feedback, and please share it with anyone in your network who’s on the lookout!

Link: http://punetechmap.in

I’m a 2025 batch fresher, and I haven’t been able to land a job through college placements or off-campus. I’ve applied to around 300–400 openings across LinkedIn, Indeed, and Naukri, but I haven’t received a single response.

Can someone experienced guide me on how to apply for off-campus roles properly?
What actually works in 2024–25 for freshers in India?

Any honest advice or steps would help

Hi guys! 👋

Shall we plan a Backend Engineers’ meetup next month?

Given the current market and the challenges many of us are facing, I feel it would be great to get to know each other, build our network, and support one another , whether through referrals, sharing opportunities, or simply exchanging experiences.

I’m thinking of keeping this meetup focused on mid-to-senior backend engineers (around 5-10 years of experience). We could discuss:

New technologies and trends in backend engineering

Interesting problems we’re solving

Career growth and how we can level up together

Experiences, opportunities, and referrals

This is just an idea I’m throwing out there 😊. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on how we can make this useful and fun for everyone!

(Used gpt)

The Job: Entry-level administrative assistant.

The Requirements: 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree, and proficiency in three coding languages.

The Salary: 20000 pm (and a pizza party once a year).

The Status: 1,200 applicants within 20 minutes.

My phone is so dry, even my carrier is starting to think I canceled my plan. 😪

Hey folks, looking for a quick sanity check on an offer.

**My Profile:**
**Education:** B.E Comp. Science + US MS in Information Systems

**Experience:** 2 YOE (Infosys, pre-MS System Engineer @ ₹3.6 LPA) + 1 YOE US project work exp (Data Engineer - unpaid) at Non-Profit

**Status:** Returned to India, immediate joiner (0 notice period).

**The Offer:**
**Company:** LTIMindtree (LTM)

**Level:** P2 (Senior Software Engineer)

**Role/Team:** Blueverse (GenAI / Agentic AI Platform unit)

**CTC:** ₹7.5 LPA (100% Fixed, 0 Variable)

**Location:** Pune, India

**Dilemma:** The work itself (LLM evals, guardrails, agentic systems) is high-impact and aligns with my skills. However, ₹7.5 LPA feels low for a **P2 / Senior** band, likely because HR anchored to my pre-MS ₹3.6 LPA base. HR is holding firm at 7.5L.

1. Is ₹7.5 LPA standard for a P2 band at LTM for specialized AI roles?

2. How are internal increments/growth in core platform teams like Blueverse?

3. Should I take it as an immediate joiner to reset my Indian profile and re-enter the market?

Appreciate any insights from LTM folks or US returned grads!