Pay growth in Indian tech hasn't been uniform this year — a handful of roles are pulling well ahead of the rest. Here's where the biggest jumps are showing up.
AI/ML engineering
Demand continues to outpace supply, especially for engineers who can take models from prototype to production, not just research.
Platform and DevOps
As companies scale infrastructure, engineers who can own reliability and cost at the same time are commanding a premium.
Product management
Senior PM roles at high-growth companies are seeing some of the steepest year-over-year increases, particularly for candidates with prior 0-to-1 experience.
What to focus on
Across all of these, depth in one area consistently outperforms breadth across many when it comes to compensation negotiations.