'Crazy jump': Non-computer science techie with 10-year experience gets Rs 1.6 cr package, salary slip goes viral

A viral post about a lucrative job offer from Google has ignited discussions on social media, particularly around the compensation and experience required to secure such roles. The post, shared by Kartik Jolapara, a developer at JP Morgan, caught attention due to the significant jump in salary for an individual with 10 years of experience and a non-Computer Science background from a tier-3 college.

The Viral Offer

Jolapara shared a screenshot of the anonymous Google job offer, which revealed a substantial package. The offer included a base salary of Rs 65 lakh per annum, a Rs 9 lakh annual bonus, a Rs 19 lakh signing bonus, and a Rs 5 lakh relocation bonus. The total compensation for the first year amounted to Rs 1.64 crore. The role in question was that of a Senior Software Engineer, which the candidate reportedly "accepted wholeheartedly."



Sharing the screenshot on X (formerly known as Twitter), Jolapara captioned it, “crazy offers,” sparking a flurry of reactions online. He highlighted the surprising nature of the offer given the candidate's background: "What 10 years old experience can get you? Crazy offers."

Mixed Reactions

The post garnered various responses from the online community. Some were unimpressed, with one user commenting, “Am I the only one who’s not thrilled looking at these numbers? I mean, aren’t they common in tech?” Jolapara responded, “The jump is what seemed crazy. At least for me.”

Others weighed in on the competitiveness of the offer. One commenter noted, “If you haven’t added it all up, the Google offer is 1.64 crore for the first year. Not crazy for 10 years, but still pretty good.” Another added, “I’ve seen better by the same company, but I’m happy for him. 10 years experience and L5 requires a lot of expertise.”

Debate on Industry Standards

Some users pointed out that such offers were not unusual in the tech industry. One wrote, “These numbers can be seen with people with 6-8 years of experience as well. I have seen people getting similar or even more.” Another joked, “So like after 10 years, we all will be rich?”

Despite the debate, many wished the anonymous recipient well, acknowledging that the package was impressive for a non-CS graduate from a tier-3 institution. “Non-CS from Tier 3. Interesting,” commented one user, encapsulating the surprise that many felt towards the background of the candidate.
The viral post underscores the evolving dynamics in tech industry compensation, with many discussing the varied salaries and perks available to professionals based on their experience and background. While some found the offer typical, others considered it a significant achievement for the candidate involved.