Tech Jobs in Chennai, India

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Chennai’s booming IT ecosystem has attracted over 2612 tech openings, fueled by world‑class infrastructure such as Tolkappia IT Park, Velachery, and Padi. The city’s strategic location on the eastern coast, robust rail and metro connectivity, and a growing talent pool from local universities (Anna University, IIT Madras) make it a preferred destination for both global tech giants and agile startups.

Key industry segments include software services, fintech, e‑commerce, and automotive software. Major employers—Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Cognizant, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, HCL, Dell, IBM, Microsoft, Amazon—operate large delivery centers. Startups such as Freshworks, Razorpay, InMobi, OYO, and Lenskart are expanding rapidly, offering roles in AI, cloud, and product management.

Living costs in Chennai are moderate: average monthly rent for a 1 BHK in city‑center areas like Nungambakkam or T Nagar ranges from INR 15,000 to 25,000, while outskirts such as Adyar or Velachery offer 8,000–12,000. Combined with utilities and food, a mid‑level engineer’s cost of living averages INR 45,000–60,000 per month. Transparent salary data allows candidates to compare offers against these living expenses and negotiate confidently.

Engineering Manager

Company: branch international

Location: India

Posted Nov 30, 2025

Branch is a mission-driven fintech company providing world-class financial services to the mobile generation in emerging markets. The company values diversity, collaboration, and data-driven decision making. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers, build a technical strategy, and help the team achieve goals through servant-style leadership.

Technical Support Engineer 2

Company: Twilio

Location: India

Posted Nov 29, 2025

The job posting is for a Technical Support Engineer L2 position at Twilio Segment. The role involves providing technical support to customers, helping them utilize Segment's API across various platforms, and improving customer experience. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of technical customer support experience, proficiency in web development, and strong communication skills. The position is remote and based in India.

Campus Crew Ambassador (Student Program)

Company: HackerRank

Location: India

Posted Nov 28, 2025

The HackerRank Campus Crew Ambassador Program is a volunteer-based experiential learning opportunity for college students to represent HackerRank on campus, host workshops and hackathons, build developer ecosystems, and inspire classmates to upskill. The program aims to develop leadership, communication, and community engagement skills while providing hands-on experience.

Software Engineer, Senior - C#

Company: Blackbaud

Location: India

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The role is for a seasoned Software Engineer to design and build high-quality applications using the Microsoft stack. The engineer will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver scalable solutions, participate in Agile ceremonies, and ensure best practices in coding and design. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in designing and developing applications on the Microsoft stack, experience with common web technologies, and familiarity with Git and continuous integration systems.

Senior Software Engineer - InnoDB

Company: MariaDB plc

Location: India

Posted Nov 27, 2025

MariaDB is a widely used database that powers many applications and services globally. The company is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their InnoDB team and contribute to developing complex software solutions. The role requires 8+ years of experience, proficiency in C++ and SQL, and experience in a multithreaded server environment. MariaDB offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for growth and learning.

Test Analyst / Senior Test Analyst - Penetration Testing OWASP, Burp Suite

Company: NECSWS

Location: India

Posted Nov 29, 2025

NEC Software Solutions India is a leading provider of end-to-end IT services with 30+ years of experience. They work with diverse industry verticals and have a strong reputation for exceeding customer expectations. The company is seeking a talented Application Penetration Tester to join their growing security team.

Staff AI Engineer

Company: Apollo.io

Location: India

Posted Nov 30, 2025

The job posting describes a Staff AI Engineer role at Apollo, focusing on building and productionizing advanced AI systems powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and intelligent agents. The role involves working on critical capabilities such as AI Assistant, Autonomous AI Agents, Deep Research Agents, Conversational Assistant, Semantic Search, Search Personalization, and AI Power Automation features. The mission is to leverage Apollo's massive scale data and cutting-edge AI to understand and predict user behaviors, personalize experiences, and optimize the customer journey through intelligent automation.

Software Engineer II

Company: JustAnswer

Location: India

Posted Nov 28, 2025

The role involves developing high-performance iOS apps with Swift, collaborating across teams, and leveraging AI tools. Benefits include working on a high-impact app with a collaborative culture.

Audiobook Specialists

Company: ElevenLabs

Location: UK,India,Germany,Brazil,France,Portugal,Mexico

Posted Nov 29, 2025

ElevenLabs is a leading audio AI company that has developed humanlike speech technology. They have raised significant funding and achieved a high valuation. The company offers a Creative Platform and Agents Platform powered by proprietary AI models. They are seeking freelance Audiobook Specialists to join their Productions team.

BBCRM Business Analyst

Company: Blackbaud

Location: India

Posted Nov 28, 2025

The job description outlines the role of a Staff Business Analyst for the Blackbaud CRM team at Blackbaud, serving large enterprise scale nonprofits and NGOs. The position involves gathering user requirements, documenting and analyzing them, writing functional specifications, facilitating business process discussions, translating requirements into process flow documentation and solution design, performing system configurations, defining test cases, conducting quality control tests, assisting senior Business Analysts, learning the Blackbaud CRM platform, and writing documentation for internal and client consumption.

Software Engineer, Principal - Mobile App

Company: Blackbaud

Location: India

Posted Nov 27, 2025

The role is a Principal Mobile App Engineer position that involves all phases of the development lifecycle. The candidate should have extensive experience in modern mobile app development and engineering best practices. The role includes contributing to design and development, evaluating performance, assisting in delivery, working with architecture, performing reviews, providing technical innovation, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high code standards.

Senior Enterprise Account Executive - Acquisition

Company: Grafana Labs

Location: India

Posted Nov 29, 2025

Grafana Labs is seeking an experienced Enterprise Account Executive to prospect and grow business in India. The role involves deepening relationships with major customers, identifying new opportunities, and delivering solutions aligned to their needs. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of infrastructure/cloud technology sales experience, a proven track record of top-tier performance, and excellent communication skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Chennai, India?
Software Engineer (frontend, backend, full stack), Data Scientist/Analyst, Cloud Engineer/Architect, DevOps Engineer, Product Manager, Quality Assurance, Cybersecurity Specialist, UI/UX Designer, Business Analyst, Mobile Developer, AI/ML Engineer, Automation Tester, IT Support Specialist, System Administrator.
How do remote and on‑site work trends look for Chennai tech jobs?
Most large IT services firms in Chennai still favor on‑site delivery centers, but hybrid models are common. Startups increasingly offer fully remote or flexible arrangements. Candidates can target remote roles by searching for 'remote' or 'work from anywhere' in job listings and highlighting relevant experience in distributed teams.
Who are the major employers in Chennai’s tech scene?
Infosys (Velachery, Gopalapuram), Wipro (Velachery), TCS (Ariyalur, Chennai), Cognizant (Tolkappia), Capgemini (Velachery), Tech Mahindra (Velachery), HCL (Velachery), Dell Technologies, IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Freshworks (Velachery), Razorpay (Velachery), InMobi (

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