HackWithInfy (Infosys) Job Roles - Overview

HackWithInfy is Infosys's flagship pan-India coding competition and hiring program. It is designed to identify and recruit top programming talent among engineering students. The program offers participants the opportunity to showcase their coding skills and secure pre-placement interview (PPI) opportunities at Infosys.

Based on performance in the coding rounds and subsequent interviews, participants are offered roles ranging from Power Programmer to System Engineer. The role assigned depends on the number of questions solved in Round 1 and interview performance.

HackWithInfy Job Roles - Quick Overview

The following table lists the primary job roles offered for freshers through its hiring process:

S.No.	Job Role
1	Power Programmer / Specialist Programmer
2	Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE)
3	System Engineer Specialist (SES)
4	System Engineer (SE)

HackWithInfy Job Roles - Detailed Explanation

Each role is explained below with responsibilities, selection criteria, and compensation.

Power Programmer / Specialist Programmer

The highest-tier role offered through HackWithInfy. Power Programmers are highly skilled individuals who work on complex engineering projects, advanced algorithms, system design, and full-stack development. They are deployed in teams for high-impact client delivery. Only the top 100 candidates from Round 1 are eligible for PP interviews.

Essential skills: Expertise in DSA, competitive programming, dynamic programming, graph algorithms, system design, and multiple programming languages. CTC: approximately ₹9.25-12.0 LPA.

Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE)

Focuses on developing and optimizing Infosys digital solutions. DSEs work on digital transformation projects, application development, and technology consulting. Requires strong programming skills and problem-solving ability.

Essential skills: Strong DSA, proficiency in Java/Python/C++, web development frameworks, DBMS, and software engineering principles. CTC: approximately ₹6.25-6.5 LPA.

System Engineer Specialist (SES)

Requires strong programming and software engineering skills. SES roles involve software development, testing, maintenance, and working on client projects across various technology stacks.

Essential skills: Programming fundamentals, DSA basics, OOP concepts, DBMS, and good communication skills. CTC: approximately ₹5.19-5.25 LPA.

System Engineer (SE)

The base-level engineering role at Infosys for candidates who pass interviews but do not qualify for higher roles. Involves software development, testing, and maintenance across Infosys project teams.

Essential skills: Basic programming, OOP, DBMS fundamentals, and communication skills. CTC: approximately ₹3.25-4.5 LPA.

HackWithInfy Salary & Growth

Compensation varies significantly by role:

Career growth at Infosys includes 3-month training (soft skills, communication, tech stack), project allocation, and opportunities to transition between roles. DSE employees can later attempt internal Power Programmer selection.

Job Role	Compensation
Power Programmer / Specialist Programmer	₹9.25-12.0 LPA
Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE)	₹6.25-6.5 LPA
System Engineer Specialist (SES)	₹5.19-5.25 LPA
System Engineer (SE)	₹3.25-4.5 LPA

Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ

What roles are offered through HackWithInfy?

Power Programmer (₹9.25+ LPA), Digital Specialist Engineer (₹6.25 LPA), System Engineer Specialist (₹5.19 LPA), and System Engineer (₹3.25-4.5 LPA).

How is the role decided?

Based on Round 1 performance (questions solved) and interview performance. Solving 2-3 questions with an excellent interview leads to Power Programmer. Lower performance leads to lower-tier roles.

Can I get multiple interview chances?

Yes. If you do not perform well for one role, you may get 2-3 interview chances for different role levels.

What is the Power Programmer salary?

Approximately ₹9.25-12.0 LPA. Only the top 100 from Round 1 are eligible.

What is the DSE salary?

Approximately ₹6.25-6.5 LPA with 3-month training in a specific tech stack (e.g., Java-Angular).

Can I upgrade from SE to PP later?

Yes. Infosys conducts internal Power Programmer selections. Employees can attempt to upgrade through additional coding tests and interviews.