Bengaluru techie, with Tier 3 college degree, gets crazy Rs 65 lakh offer, Rs 19 lakh joining bonus, Rs 1.7 Cr ESOP

A job offer from Google, secured by an engineer from a lesser-known tier 3 college, has ignited widespread discussion online, but the reactions aren’t entirely what one might expect. Kartik Jolapara, a developer at the multinational finance firm JP Morgan, stumbled upon the profile of this anonymous individual with a decade of experience and found the offer compelling enough to share with the world.

Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Jolapara posted a screenshot of the offer with the caption, "crazy offers," triggering a flurry of responses from the tech community.

The Offer That Made Headlines

The offer in question detailed a Senior Software Engineer position at Google, with an annual salary package of Rs 65 lakh. What made the deal even more lucrative were the additional perks: a Rs 9 lakh annual bonus, a Rs 19 lakh signing bonus, and a Rs 5 lakh relocation bonus. For many, the significant compensation package—totaling Rs 1.64 crore in the first year—was particularly intriguing, given the engineer's background. Graduating from a tier 3 institution with no formal degree in computer science, the individual's journey to such an offer seemed unconventional and noteworthy.


Yet, despite the seemingly impressive figures, the reaction from professionals in the industry wasn’t universally admiring.

"Not That Impressive?"

While some users acknowledged the significance of the offer, especially for someone without a conventional educational background, others were far less impressed. One commenter remarked, "I've seen people with similar experience earning more than that. It's not that crazy if you look closely." Another echoed a similar sentiment, saying, “For a tier 3 college graduate with no CS background, this is impressive. But is the offer itself really that remarkable?”


Some users pointed out that these numbers, while substantial, were not unheard of in the tech industry. "People with six to eight years of experience are getting similar offers,” said one commenter, while another joked, "Looks like I need to polish my CV if Google is offering this much."

Industry Perspectives

The discussion soon evolved beyond just the numbers, with some professionals offering a broader perspective on the tech industry's pay scale. “In tech and banking, you can amass this kind of wealth over time,” one user observed, adding that it is one of the few fields where significant financial success is attainable without needing to found a startup or take entrepreneurial risks. “Great for him,” one person wrote, “but for those of us in the industry, this is just another day at work.”

Even though the figures did not shock everyone, the conversation brought to light a key takeaway: the tech industry continues to offer life-changing opportunities, even to those from less prestigious institutions or unconventional educational paths. As one user aptly put it, “Non-CS from tier 3. Interesting. The tech industry really does reward talent and experience in unique ways.”