Career ladder
Common Full Stack Development roles and typical compensation bands in India:
- Full-Stack Engineer — 8-20 LPA
- Product Engineer — 10-24 LPA
Frontend
Focus areas for the frontend phase:
- React
- TypeScript
- Design systems
Backend
Focus areas for the backend phase:
- APIs
- Databases
- Auth
Ops
Focus areas for the ops phase:
- Deploy
- Observability
- Cost
Signals recruiters look for
Beyond skills, hiring managers screen for these signals:
- Shipped projects on GitHub / portfolio
- Certifications relevant to the role
- Communication in interviews
- Domain knowledge (industry-specific)
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