## Software engineer

`career/software-engineer` · Career · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-10-15 · estimate

Build the apps and systems millions of people use

Write and review code with a team Fix what broke in production Turn a fuzzy idea into a feature

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Starting pay | ₹6–18 L/yr | estimate |
| Later | ₹25–60 L/yr after 6–8 years | estimate |
| Years to get there | 4 years of B.Tech, or 3 + 2 via BCA–MCA | estimate |
| Cost | ₹1–6 L/yr depending on college | estimate |
| Streams | PCM, PCMB, CommerceMaths | estimate |
| Subjects | Maths, Computer Science, Physics | estimate |
| Routes | sde-jee · sde-state · sde-bca | estimate |

Sources:
1. Bingy's career notes (hand-written for the prototype; salaries are rough ranges), 2026-10-15