Pune, Maharashtra · Computer Science / Mathematics background preferred
Avg Salary
₹6–12 LPA
Demand Level
High
Active Openings
100+
City Avg (All roles)
₹4.5–7 LPA
Build AI/ML models. Highest-paying fresher role in tech in 2026.
Pune is one of India's top cities for ML Engineer roles, with IT/Software, Automotive, Manufacturing as the dominant hiring sectors. Freshers with the right skillset can expect ₹6–12 LPA at entry level, with increments of 20–40% after the first year based on performance.
City Market Insight
Pune offers a great quality of life with lower costs than Mumbai. Perfect for auto/mech engineering graduates. IT freshers from Pune command salaries close to Bengaluru levels.
Eligible Streams
Master the top skills: Python, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn
These are the skills that appear in 80%+ of ML Engineer job descriptions in Pune. Complete at least one project demonstrating each skill before applying.
Build a portfolio with 2–3 real projects
Pune recruiters receive 500+ applications per role. A portfolio that shows working projects (even small ones) gets you into the top 5% of applicants. Host on GitHub, Behance, or your own site.
Apply to companies in Pune's dominant sectors
Pune's top hiring sectors are IT/Software, Automotive, Manufacturing. Companies like Infosys, Wipro, TCS are consistently hiring ML Engineer freshers here.
Prepare for the specific Pune hiring process
Pune companies typically run 3–5 interview rounds: online test → technical screening → system design/case study → HR round. Practice Python and TensorFlow specifically.
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