Target SSE (L5) vs Digicert SSE
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Hi folks,
Looking for advice :)
Target / Digicert, especially around WLB, growth, and learning.

Background

Education: B.Tech (Tier 2)

Experience: 4.5 years

Role: SDE 2

Current TC : 35.1 LPA (All Fixed)

🏢 Offer 1: Target

Title/Level: Senior Software Engineer

Base Salary: ₹42 LPA

Variable Bonus: 10%

Benefits: Standard Target Benefits

Approx TC: ~₹46.2 LPA

🏢 Offer 2: Digicert

Title/Level: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Bengaluru (India)

Base Salary: ₹44 LPA

Bonus: 7%

Benefits: Same as above

TC: ~₹47 LPA

Looking for inputs on:

Learning opportunities & technical depth (distributed systems, scale, ownership)

Growth

Yearly increments / refreshers – how predictable are they?

Work-life balance at both companies

Would really appreciate insights 🙏
Thanks in advance!

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