Salary Guide · India 2026
Licious is India's first FMCG-tech D2C unicorn, delivering fresh and processed meat, poultry, and seafood from farm to doorstep in 8+ cities, with strict cold-chain management. Every band below is total CTC (base + variable + equity), drawn from the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers at Licious in India and verified against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹38L – ₹60Ltotal CTC
Working at Licious
~1,500 employees. Bengaluru HQ. Raised $334M+ at $1B+ valuation. India's 1st meat-tech unicorn.
What the interview actually tests
ESOP at $1B valuation. Interview: supply chain + perishable demand forecasting + cold-chain IoT. Domain: food safety and quality tech. Bengaluru HQ.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at Licious India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹22L | ESOP₹1.5L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22L – ₹36L | ESOP₹3L – ₹7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹38L – ₹60L | ESOP₹7L – ₹16L/yr |
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