An engineer with 11 backlogs has shared a remarkable career journey from an ₹8,000 monthly salary to a Senior Engineer role at a US-based company with a package of around ₹50 lakh. The story, shared through a Reddit post, highlights how technical skills, persistence and continuous learning can reshape a career. The engineer had 11 backlogs in the final year of college but cleared six during the final semester and completed the remaining five within six months while working. He began as an Embedded Developer at a startup in Lucknow, focusing on embedded systems, Linux and device development. He later moved through roles in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, gradually increasing his salary from ₹8,000 to ₹6 lakh, ₹8 lakh and eventually ₹20 lakh per year. After gaining further experience, he secured a Senior Engineer position at a US-based company with a package of around ₹50 lakh.
Engineer With 11 Backlogs Lands ₹50 Lakh Package After Starting at ₹8,000
