Bengaluru Job Offer Goes Viral: Rs 25 Lakh Salary, Zomato Credits, ESOP for 1-Year Exp

• A Bengaluru job listing offering Rs 25 lakh salary, 600 Zomato credits, and ESOP for a candidate with just one year of experience has gone viral.
• The SDE 1 position included a Rs 20 lakh ESOP vested over four years, a 10% performance bonus, and Rs 5 lakh in relocation/signing incentives, totaling Rs 35 lakh first-year pay.
• Additional benefits comprised free gym memberships, phone/WiFi reimbursements, a Rs 21,000 WFH setup allowance, and a phone upgrade every three years.
• Shared on X by @mainbhiengineer, the post sparked debate about the tech industry's 'broken' salary structure, favoring new hires over loyal, experienced employees.
• Users highlighted the disparity where new hires receive market rates while existing employees get only annual hikes, prompting discussions on switching jobs for better pay.

Why It Matters: A viral Bengaluru job offer exposes a growing disparity in tech salaries, favoring new hires over experienced staff.