Job Title: Associate I – Software Engineering (Req ID: R-2025-43313)
Company: Alcon India (Novartis Group)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka (Office-Based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 0-2 Years (Freshers Welcome)
Salary: ₹5.5-8.5 LPA CTC (2025 Package)
Last Date: November 20, 2025 (Only 10 Hours Left!)
Alcon Associate Software Engineering Drive 2025
My insight: Alcon ($9B+ global eye-care leader) builds software for cataract & refractive surgery devices. Bangalore R&D center modernizes legacy medical software. My 2024 batch friend joined as Associate automated 5000+ test cases using Python → got ₹7.2 LPA + full-time offer + confirmed Switzerland onsite 2026!
Perfect entry-level role for freshers into med-tech. Modernize requirements & test cases, Python scripting, Azure DevOps/Polarion. Shift 1 PM–10 PM IST.
Key Responsibilities
- Read & interpret legacy software requirements/test cases
- Modernize into current artifacts
- Create full traceability (req → test → code)
- Use Azure DevOps + Polarion daily
- Write Python scripts for automation & tooling
- Collaborate with global V&V, DevOps teams
Required Skills & Eligibility
- Education: B.Tech/B.E (CS/IT/ECE/Biomedical) | 2023-2025 batch
- Experience: 0-2 years (college projects count)
- Scripting: Python (must) or any scripting language
- Tools: Azure DevOps / Polarion / Jira (plus)
- Basics: SDLC, OOPS, Requirements Management
- Shift: 1 PM – 10 PM IST (fixed)
Alcon Salary & Benefits 2025
- CTC: ₹5.5–8.5 LPA (average 6.8–7.2 LPA for freshers)
- Performance bonus up to 12%
- Free Python + Azure DevOps certs worth $2000
- MacBook Pro / Dell XPS + health insurance ₹20L
- Switzerland / US onsite after 18 months
Top medtech package for freshers!
Selection Process
- Round 1: Online Assessment (Aptitude + Python + Logical, 60 mins)
- Round 2: Technical Interview (Python scripting + SDLC + legacy modernization scenario)
- Round 3: HR + Manager Round (Shift discussion + culture fit)
The full process completes in 5–10 days
How to Apply (Last 10 Hours!)
Direct Official Link:
Apply Here: Alcon Careers Portal
Steps: Click link, Sign up, Upload Resume, Submit before 20th Nov 11:59 PM
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FAQs Alcon Associate I Software Engineering 2025
Q: Salary?
A: ₹5.5–8.5 LPA (most freshers get 6.8–7.2 LPA)
Q: Shift?
A: Fixed 1 PM – 10 PM IST (US overlap)
Q: Freshers?
A: Yes, 0-2 years (2023-2025 batch)
Q: Coding test?
A: Yes, basic Python + aptitude
Q: Onsite?
A: 90% get Switzerland/US within 18–24 months
About Alcon: $9B+ Novartis eye-care giant. Bangalore R&D works on life-changing vision software with global impact & amazing culture.
— Written by Rohan Sharma, ex-intern at Deloitte & KPMG, helping 18K+ freshers land MNC roles since 2023.