Plivo salary in India
Plivo salary India 2026: SWE entry ₹14–22 LPA, mid ₹22–36 LPA, senior ₹38–62 LPA. ESOP. Bengaluru CPaaS: SMS, voice, and WhatsApp APIs for businesses. Profitable bootstrapped startup.
Software Engineer at Plivo
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 14 to 22 LPA | Not reported | 1.5 to 4 | Reported | 2026-07-21 |
| Mid | 22 to 36 LPA | Not reported | 3 to 7 | Reported | 2026-07-21 |
| Senior | 38 to 62 LPA | Not reported | 7 to 16 | Reported | 2026-07-21 |
Peer median for SaaS & Enterprise Software at this level is 38 to 62 LPA, across 18 companies.
Plivo snapshot
- Scale
- ~300 employees. Bengaluru HQ. Bootstrapped, no VC funding. Revenue ~$100M+ (estimated). Profitable.
- Products
- Plivo SMS API, Plivo Voice API, Plivo WhatsApp Business API, PHLO (visual call flow builder), PowerPack (sender ID rotation)
- Interview notes
- Bootstrapped and profitable, ESOP at real business valuation (not inflated). Interview: Go + CPaaS domain (SMS routing, SIP, carrier APIs) + system design. Smaller team means broader responsibilities.
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Frequently asked questions
Plivo Software Engineer salary — what's the 2026 range?
Total CTC for a Software Engineer at Plivo ranges ₹14L to ₹62L in 2026 (entry–senior, 25th–90th percentile).
How much does a fresher / entry-level (SDE-1) Software Engineer earn at Plivo?
At the fresher / entry-level (sde-1) band, Plivo Software Engineers in India take home ₹14L–₹22L total CTC (2026 data, AmbitionBox + Glassdoor 2026 (Plivo Bengaluru)).
Plivo mid-level (SDE-2) Software Engineer: what's the pay in 2026?
Plivo's mid-level (sde-2) Software Engineers see ₹22L–₹36L total CTC in 2026, per Glassdoor.
How much does a senior (SDE-3+) Software Engineer earn at Plivo?
At the senior (sde-3+) band, Plivo Software Engineers in India take home ₹38L–₹62L total CTC (2026 data, Glassdoor).
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