Salary Guide · India 2026
ARM Holdings India (Bengaluru) designs CPU and GPU IP cores, develops the ARM architecture specification, and builds software ecosystems (Trusted Firmware, Cortex-M SDKs) powering 95%+ of smartphones. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported ARM Holdings India offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹55L – ₹90Ltotal CTC
Working at ARM Holdings India
~2,000+ employees in India. Global ARM ~7,000. Market cap ~$130B+ (Nasdaq ARM IPO 2023).
What the interview actually tests
Bengaluru is primary India site: core CPU architecture and ISA work happens here. Interview: CPU microarchitecture fundamentals + C++ systems + ARM assembly for hardware-adjacent roles. Software roles: embedded C++ + trusted firmware. RSU on ARM Nasdaq stock (IPO 2023).
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at ARM Holdings India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹28L | RSU₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹32L – ₹52L | RSU₹8L – ₹20L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹55L – ₹90L | RSU₹18L – ₹40L/yr |
Semiconductor & Hardware