IT & Software
Software Engineer Career Path
സോഫ്റ്റ്വെയർ എഞ്ചിനീയർ — Career Path
Kerala’s IT parks (Technopark, Infopark, Cyberpark) host product and services companies. Engineers grow from junior developer to engineering manager, with React/Node/Python and cloud skills driving salary jumps.
Progression & salary
Junior Developer (Fresher)₹20,000–35,000/mo
0–1 yr
↓
Software Developer₹35,000–70,000/mo
1–3 yrs
↓
Senior Developer₹70,000–1,30,000/mo
3–6 yrs
↓
Tech Lead₹1,30,000–2,20,000/mo
6–10 yrs
↓
Engineering Manager₹2,00,000–3,50,000/mo
10+ yrs
Specialisation options
React / Frontend · High demand in product firmsNode / Backend · API + systems rolesPython / Data / AI · Premium payDevOps / Cloud · +15–25% salary
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