Software Engineer Jobs at
Startups in Bangalore
7 Bangalore startups have open engineering roles on Switchly right now. Only companies we list as startups, so no IT services filler.
Open roles at Bangalore startups
Live listings, a few per company so you see the range. Sign up free to see the full job description and apply.
How startup jobs differ
What changes when you move from a large company or IT services firm to a startup.
Fewer rounds, faster decisions
Startups usually run shorter loops than large companies, and the founder or engineering manager is often in the first conversation. Expect to hear back sooner, and to be asked to move sooner.
Broader scope from day one
A smaller team means you'll own more: a whole service, a product area or the deploy pipeline. That's where the fast learning comes from, and also why interviews lean on what you've owned end to end.
Pay is cash plus ESOPs
Startup offers often trade some fixed pay for stock options. Value the ESOPs at a realistic discount, and compare offers on fixed in-hand pay first.
More risk to weigh
Earlier-stage companies carry more funding and execution risk than an established product company. Ask about runway and the last funding round; a good startup will answer.
Weighing a startup offer against your current job? The offer comparison calculator compares in-hand pay and values ESOPs at realistic odds.
What software engineers earn in Bangalore
Fixed CTC across company types, from our Bangalore salary guide. Startup offers often add ESOPs on top.
| Experience | CTC |
|---|---|
| Fresher (0–1 yrs) | ₹6 – 11 LPA |
| Junior (1–3 yrs) | ₹10 – 18 LPA |
| Mid (3–6 yrs) | ₹18 – 32 LPA |
| Senior (6–10 yrs) | ₹32 – 52 LPA |
| Staff / Lead (10+ yrs) | ₹52 – 85 LPA |
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Create My Free ProfileFrequently asked questions
Which startups in Bangalore are hiring software engineers right now?
On Switchly today: InMobi, Uniphore, ByteBeam, CoinDCX, Composio, Glean, Yulu. The list changes daily as roles open and close, and it only includes companies we classify as startups, not IT services firms or large listed companies.
What do startups in Bangalore pay software engineers?
Across Bangalore, our salary guide puts software engineers at ₹6 – 11 LPA as freshers, ₹18 – 32 LPA at 3–6 years and ₹32 – 52 LPA at 6–10 years. Well-funded startups pay toward the top of those ranges and often add ESOPs; early-stage ones may pay less cash and more equity.
How do I get a job at a startup in Bangalore without a referral?
Apply where the founder or engineering manager reads the application, and lead with something you built and shipped. Startups hire for ownership, so a short note on a project you took end to end does more than a long list of technologies.
Should I join a startup or a large company as a software engineer?
A startup gives you more scope and faster learning, with more risk and less structure. A large company gives you stability, process and usually a clearer promotion path. Many engineers do both at different points in their career.
Is Switchly free for job seekers?
Yes. Creating a profile, searching and applying are free. Upload your resume once and apply to any role in one click.