Bengaluru techie, who graduated from Tier 3 college, sparks debate with Rs 65 LPA Google offer

The post quickly gained traction, with professionals from various industries weighing in on the offer.

A job offer from Google has gone viral after Kartik Jolapara, a developer at JP Morgan, shared it on X (formerly Twitter), drawing significant attention. Jolapara posted a screenshot of the offer extended to a software engineer with ten years of experience but no formal computer science degree. The candidate, who graduated from a tier 3 college, received an attractive compensation package, sparking debate about tech industry salaries and hiring practices.

The offer revealed a total compensation package for the position of Senior Software Engineer, with a base salary of Rs 65 lakh per annum, an annual bonus of Rs 9 lakh, a signing bonus of Rs 19 lakh, and a relocation bonus of Rs 5 lakh. Jolapara’s caption, "crazy offers," highlighted his surprise at the numbers, especially given the individual’s academic background.

what 10YOE can get you :P- crazy offers pic.twitter.com/1RVG5QRo8N

Kartik Jolapara (@codingmickey) September 28, 2024

The post quickly gained traction, with professionals from various industries weighing in on the offer. Some were impressed that a candidate without a conventional tech degree could secure such a high-paying role at a global tech giant. One user commented, "A tier 3 college graduate without a CS degree landing this role? That's commendable!"

"Man, that's such a nice base to stocks ratio. Mine is so lopsided. Inspirational," a user added.

However, not everyone shared the same level of enthusiasm. Some argued that the figures were not extraordinary, given the candidate’s level of experience and the standards within the tech industry. "I know people with similar experience earning more," one user wrote, downplaying the significance of the offer. Another remarked, "Considering it’s Google, I expected a bigger package, especially in terms of perks."

There were also lighter reactions, with some professionals joking about updating their CVs after seeing the offer. "If this is what Google's offering, I need to dust off my resume," one person quipped.

The online discussion also touched on how the tech sector is evolving in terms of hiring, with many companies now placing more value on experience and skills rather than focusing solely on academic credentials. The candidate’s ability to secure a high-paying role despite lacking a degree from a prestigious university highlighted this shift in the industry.

As the conversation unfolded, one user summarised the overall sentiment: "Great offer for him, but this is becoming normal for those in tech with the right experience."