Salary Guide · India 2026
MediaTek India (Bengaluru, Hyderabad) works on Dimensity SoC software, 5G modem stack, multimedia processing, and connectivity chipsets for mid-range smartphones and IoT. MediaTek is the world's #1 smartphone chipset vendor by volume. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported MediaTek India offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹40L – ₹65Ltotal CTC
Working at MediaTek India
~3,000+ employees in India. Bengaluru is the primary India hub. Taiwan HQ. ~25,000 global employees.
What the interview actually tests
MediaTek RSU vests in 4 tranches over 4 years. Interview: embedded C++, Linux kernel internals, and AOSP BSP are core. Multimedia pipeline and camera ISP are valued specialisations for Bengaluru roles. 5G protocol stack roles may require RRC/MAC/PHY knowledge.
Role
What Software Engineers actually earn at MediaTek India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹16L – ₹24L | RSU₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹24.6L – ₹39.8L | RSU₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹40L – ₹65L | RSU₹8L – ₹18L/yr |
Semiconductor & Hardware