Career tracks
How careers actually progress in India.
Every company runs its ladder a little differently, but most Indian companies broadly share the same shape. These guides walk you through what each level looks like, what people actually earn, and where the real friction points show up.
Written the way a coach would explain your next move, not the way an SEO writer would. More tracks are on the way.
PMs, APMs, and Product Analysts
Product Manager
How PM careers really progress in Indian product companies. Product Analyst to CPO, with honest salary bands and common pivots.
SDEs, Staff Engineers, and Engineering Managers
Software Engineer
The SDE ladder at top-tier product and services companies in India. IC track versus manager track, and what actually gets you promoted.
Analysts, Data Scientists, MLEs, and Research Scientists
Data Science and ML
How DS, MLE, and Research careers diverge in India. Where the pay premium is, and how the GenAI wave is reshaping the ladder.
Consultants at MBB and Big 4 in India
Management Consulting
Associate to Partner at MBB and Big 4. Realistic timelines, the true delta between firms, and the exit doors that stay open longest.
Generalists at high-growth Indian startups
Founder's Office and Chief of Staff
The fast-track generalist path. What the role really involves, who thrives in it, and how to spot a bad version in a JD.
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