GCC hiring · Pune
GCC hiring in Pune
Talent supply
The Pune talent market
Pune has a deep pool of automotive, embedded and enterprise software engineers, and a fast-growing data and AI community. Senior AI/ML talent is scarcer than in Bengaluru, so plan budgets and timelines accordingly.
Notice-period norms
Most mid and senior engineers serve 60–90 days' notice. Service-company engineers commonly have 90 days; product-company engineers more often 30–60.
GCC clusters
- Hinjewadi
Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park; the largest concentration of engineering centres and automotive software teams.
- Kharadi
EON IT Park and World Trade Center; banking, financial services and product GCCs.
- Baner and Balewadi
Growing base of product companies and mid-size GCCs close to Hinjewadi.
- Magarpatta and Hadapsar
Established IT campuses with a deep mid-level talent pool.
Salary benchmarks
Salary benchmarks in Pune
Fixed annual CTC for mid and senior engineers. Each role page has the full range.
Machine learning
Data
DevOps and platform
Full-stack
Embedded and automotive
Product
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| Level | Mid (3–6 yrs) | Senior (6–10 yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Machine learning | ₹19–36 LPA | ₹34–62 LPA |
| Data | ₹15–29 LPA | ₹27–48 LPA |
| DevOps and platform | ₹13–27 LPA | ₹25–46 LPA |
| Full-stack | ₹13–27 LPA | ₹25–43 LPA |
| Embedded and automotive | ₹10–21 LPA | ₹19–36 LPA |
| Product | ₹21–38 LPA | ₹36–62 LPA |
Indicative ranges compiled by Emplyify from market data, Q4 2026. They are a starting point for budgeting, not an offer benchmark; our Talent Index will replace them with pipeline data.
Full bands by role: Machine learning engineers · Data engineers · DevOps and platform engineers · Full-stack developers · Embedded and automotive engineers · Product managers
Hiring in Pune: what we've learned
- Embedded and automotive software is a Pune strength — expect stronger supply than in other cities.
- Hybrid policies matter: commutes across Hinjewadi and Kharadi are long, and candidates ask about office days early.
- Counter-offers are common for senior engineers; we prepare candidates for them before the offer.
Questions
Is Pune a good location for a new GCC?
For automotive, embedded, enterprise software and BFSI technology, yes: talent depth is strong and costs are typically lower than in Bengaluru. For large senior AI teams, consider a hybrid plan with remote hires.
Which part of Pune should we choose for our office?
Hinjewadi has the deepest engineering pool; Kharadi suits BFSI and teams that recruit from the eastern suburbs. Commute time affects offer acceptance, so we share candidate home-location data during the market map.
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