16:32YouTubeMouna Naidu· Apr 24, 2026 · 9d ago▶ 190K views Skills that took me from 4 LPA to 65 LPA as a Software Engineer in India
This is the exact skillset, strategy, and mindset that helped me go from ₹3.5 LPA to ₹65 LPA, including real experiences from my job switches, interviews, and on-the-job learning.
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📺 Watch Next
👉 My Salary Journey (₹3.5 LPA → ₹65 LPA): [https://youtu.be/FLNCDsbrlJ0?si=R7ybPpkseSV3Z4XV]
👉 How to apply for Jobs: [https://youtu.be/QNGMhs174CA?si=rlGSgEi0SIn8eJg4]
👉 DSA & Coding Interview Prep: [https://youtu.be/1m04uYyyZgg?si=F-afEaz5zoj7eNLv]
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - What's covered in this video
00:19 - Java to Python transition
01:11 - Real work experience & learning curve
02:30 - Skills I had for the first job switch
02:54 - Skills I prepared for ₹65 LPA role
03:55 - System design importance
06:25 - If I were starting today
07:00 - Build your foundation
08:00 - AI for developers
09:20 - How AI is affecting Software Engineering roles
10:24 - Communication & career growth
12:29 - Build your brand/profile
13:20 - Interview mindset
14:44 - Apply for jobs now
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System design resources:
https://www.youtube.com/@UC3kf-QFT6FZzDk9JsPg8Svg
https://www.youtube.com/@UCjm_qVkCPjOVDz9BWjNqO9A
https://www.youtube.com/@UCn1XnDWhsLS5URXTi5wtFTA
💡 What's covered
• The exact skills I used to switch jobs (Python, Django, SQL, React, CI/CD)
• How I transitioned from Java → Python and still cracked interviews
• Why working in startups/small teams can accelerate your growth
• The importance of System Design for high-paying roles
• How I learned system design using free resources
• What skills companies actually expect from engineers today
🧠 If I Were Starting Today
• How to master DSA & problem solving for coding interviews
• Why thinking in systems (frontend + backend + APIs + DBs) matters
• How to build real projects (not tutorials)
• How to use AI as a developer (and not get replaced by it)
• Why AI won’t replace engineers — but engineers using AI will win
• Communication, and building a strong engineering profile
• Why you should apply before you’re ready
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