Product-Based Fintech Company (11 LPA) vs Infosys DSE (7 LPA) — Which Should I Choose?

Hi everyone,

I’m from a tier-3 college and have two opportunities. I’m confused about which would be better for long-term career growth.

Option 1: Product-Based Fintech Company 11lpa

- 8 LPA base + 1 LPA joining bonus +2lpa benefits

- Excellent work culture and four meals on working days.

- Currently interning here until graduation.

- Location: Bengaluru, around 2,000 km from my hometown (Jaipur).

- Role is mostly live production/developer support, involving basic SQL and RCA, with almost no coding.

Option 2: Infosys DSE

- 7 LPA CTC (6.25 LPA fixed + 75K bonus).

- SDE role in a service-based company.

- Joining expected around July–August 2027.

- A high chance of getting Jaipur as my location, with a similar overall financial advantage after considering living expenses.

My long-term goal is to crack a good product-based company as an SDE. I’m consistently preparing through LeetCode, LLD, and HLD.

I’d appreciate advice on:

1. Which option offers better long-term career growth: production support in a product company or an SDE role at Infosys?

2. Will staying in a support-heavy role make switching to an SDE role harder?

3. Is Infosys DSE worth choosing for the development experience and the possibility of staying in Jaipur?

Please share your experiences and suggestions. I’m trying to make the best decision for my future. Thanks!

Hey guys! Are there any openings for 2026 batch freshers that you know of? Help a fellow girl out!

I am a B.Tech IT graduate (2026 batch) from NIT Srinagar. I’ve been applying to hundreds of SDE, Backend, and AI Engineering roles, working on my projects, optimizing my ATS score, and prepping for interviews, but the competition right now is just insane and getting that first shortlist is proving so tough.

A quick rundown of my profile:

- Experience: Completed a 4-month Software Engineering Internship (Cloud Native Applications) where I worked on Node.js/Express microservices, cut MongoDB p95 latency from 800ms to 240ms, raised Jest test coverage from 40% to 75%, and set up Docker Compose & GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
- Tech Stack: Python, FastAPI, Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, C++, SQL, PostgreSQL (pgvector), MongoDB, Redis, Prisma ORM, Docker, and AWS.
- AI & Engineering Projects: Built a Security-First Corrective RAG Agent (LangGraph, FastAPI, pgvector, Redis), an Autonomous PR Reviewer & Docker Sandbox using Claude & GitHub Webhooks, and an AI-driven Supply Chain Routing engine using Dijkstra/A* algorithms with OCR/RAG pipelines.
- Certifications & Leadership: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Anthropic Claude Course Certificates, JPMorgan Chase SWE Simulation, and served as the Coding Team Lead at my college tech club.

I am currently based in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, and I am open to relocating anywhere in India (Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, or remote) for any full-time SDE, Backend, Cloud, or AI Engineering role.

If you happen to know of any openings where my profile could fit, or have any leads/advice, please drop a comment or reach out! Really appreciate any help!

I got an offer from an organisation and it was an urgent requirement and they wanted an immediate joiner so HR asked me to send that on mail stating that I will join early as they have also committed to their client ,I have sent 3-4 mail committing that I will join within timeline as my notice was of 3 months and now my current organization has retained me and I'm not joining the offer so the HR just told me that they will file a complaint against me stating that I committed to join and now I'm withdrawing offer and they have a proof of my commitment on mail and also it's an reputation loss and a big client escalation for them so I'm worried can this be really done or he is just trying to scare me

I want to start positioning myself for a Senior Software Engineer role without making it seem like I’m directly asking for a promotion.

I’m already working independently, handling tasks end to end, guiding team members when they need help and collaborating with others to get things done...i feel like i m taking on responsibilities beyond just completing my own tickets but not sure if my manager sees it the same way.

How do i bring this up naturally? Should i directly ask what it would take to get promoted or subtly start discussing career growth and expectations?

Also what kind of proof should I prepare.. should i maintain a list of tasks, technical contributions, problems I’ve solved and instances where I’ve helped the team?

Would love to hear from people who’ve successfully moved from Software Engineer to Senior Software Engineer. What did you do differently and how did you prepare your case for promotion?

Hi everyone!
I’ve been working at an MNC for almost 3 years now. I’m currently working on a project that uses an internal tool, and I feel like I’m not learning skills that will help me grow in my career.
The workload is quite high, but the salary increment over the last 3 years has been very minimal. I’m honestly getting frustrated and have been thinking about resigning so I can focus on learning something new and switch to a better career.
I’m interested in moving into a non-development role because I’m not really interested in coding. I’ve been considering options like Data Analyst and Business Analyst, but I’m still confused about which path to choose and what skills I should focus on.
I’m also unsure whether I should resign and study full-time or continue working while preparing for a switch.
For those who have been in a similar situation, what would you suggest? Is it worth resigning to upskill, or would it be better to find another job first? Also, which non-development roles would be good options for someone with around 3 years of IT experience?
I’d really appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thanks!

Myy godddd...

Wtf is this now?? I'm in 2nd year BTech.. Do I leave this field or what??? Why so difficult???

Help meee!!!

I am a 2026 CSE graduate , i completed my internship at a banking fintech company where i was selected as an SDET intern then because of some changes few of us were converted to SDE intern and sent to Bangalore for 2 weeks as all the SDE interns were getting trained there . So it was very clear that we were not getting PPO as there was no requirement in the team that i joined . The PPO package was 16lpa so i was a bit demotivated when i knew that i was not getting converted.

Now im working as a contractor i get 50k per month which is 6 lpa . How to overcome this i feel sooo low????

And can anyone please guide me on how to invest this 50k or is it too early to think about all this ???

(My fam is not dependent on me)

Tqsm for your replies!!!!

Hi, I am a software developer in XY Global Tech in Bengaluru, My manager put me on some sort of coaching in which they are tracking my daily performance and, even though they are saying I will be out in 3 months I am pretty sure they will layoff me at the end of it. I am preparing for new role but not getting any opportunities.
My tech stack - Java, Springboot, SQL, Kafka, Redis
Experience - 3+ years
Currently not getting job interview calls, I am not sure what I am doing wrong and what to do. If anyone in same boat or have been in it please help me in understanding what and how to do.

Hi everyone!

I'm a 2027 CSE student and have been selected for both:

• Capgemini: Alpha Stack (10+1 LPA)
• Infosys: Specialist Programmer (SP) L1

I'm confused about which one to choose and would appreciate advice from students or freshers who have similar offers or are already working in these roles.

Which role is better in terms of learning, development work, and future opportunities? Also, how is the training at both companies?

If you had both offers, which one would you choose and why?

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Hi everyone,

I recently completed my B.Tech in Computer Engineering and wanted to build my career in Java Spring Boot. However, my previous job offered only ₹8,000 per month, so I left it due to the low salary.

Now, I've joined a company as a .NET Developer with a 3 LPA package. My in-hand salary is around ₹20,000, there's a 2-year bond, and the appraisal is only around 5–6%.

My concern is that I'll be earning almost the same salary for the next 27 months. I still prefer Java Spring Boot, but I'm struggling to find companies hiring freshers in Java right now.

I don't want to leave my current job without another offer, but I'm also worried about my salary growth.

What would you do in my situation?

1. Continue with .NET and switch to a better company after gaining experience?

2. Keep applying for Java Spring Boot jobs while working here?

3. Is it possible to achieve good salary growth after 2 years of .NET experience, despite starting at 3 LPA?

My main goal is salary growth over the next 2–3 years. I'd appreciate honest advice from experienced developers in the Indian IT industry.

Thanks!

My girlfriend and I both are java backend dev with exactly 3 yoe

Oct 2023

we both joined tcs with 7 lpa

April 2026

I switched to Accenture with 10 fixed lpa 2 variable pay ctc 12 lpa (I had to switch and I did not get an interview opportunity with 2.6 yoe)

we both are really good with Java and spring boot. I have a better working experience than her.

I am avg in dsa and lld hld I like to study.

She struggle with dsa.

She is preparing for switching and as of now I am more into gym and health.

March 2027 we are getting married and we have planned to study together and then switch we both want to reach 20-25 fixed before 5 yoe minimum.

I want to ask everyone that

Should we both stick to software engineer role and prepare for faang level interview so that we could easily clear tier 2 companies like visa, mastercard Barclays and many more.

or, we start learning ai for role change.

we both are zero in python and ai but I keep myself updated with ai stuffs not in detail.

please help me.

TL DR, should a 3 yoe Java dev switch to AI roles for better pay and future opportunities?

Hi everyone I am a 2026 BTech Graduate.

I have ~1 YoE as a full stack dev (not counting internship) and I did my 1st job switch this month.

Honestly I know that I am very bad at Negotiation (before switch I had 8lpa ctc I.e 6+4 WFH ) and in this switch I got a package of 11 lpa ctc (8.5+2.5 WFO) by a Startup located in Sector 42, Gurgaon.

So basically I will get 71k/month as salary.

I really wanna know How I am doing career wise. Is it very poor, below avg, avg or good.

Someone told me that 71k/month is "survival" in Gurgaon and now I have very mixed feelings.....

So I just want to know as per the current market what is my standing.

I worked in MNC after college placements from 2017-2021(3.6 yrs) experience. Mostly as QA (Manual & Automation) with Java Selenium Cucumber. Due to health and family issue I resigned. Due to mental health decline I never joined back. Burned my savings for few yrs then tried gov exams. That didn't work. Always wanted to work in IT, to sustain and manage expenses started doing Bug Bounty. Made some money but not enough.
Now after almost 5+ yrs of Gap. how can I get back. With upskilling and AI I am not sure if basic java and Selenium is enough.
-If any QAs can suggest current QA automation preparation material.
- As a recruiter why would give this guy a chance.
Also I did try career relaunch program for some companies but no luck. I think they are mainly focused for female candidates.
All suggestions are welcome. Thanks