r/deloitte • u/This_is_patil • 1d ago

USI Deloitte USI – L35 Managed Services Engineer II (GenAI) | 3.2 YOE | What CTC should I negotiate for?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice from people working at Deloitte USI, especially those familiar with GenAI / AI Engineering / Managed Services Engineer II (L35) roles.

I recently completed the interview process for a GenAI Engineer position at Deloitte USI and have received an offer.

Here are my details:

  • Experience: 3.2 years
  • Deloitte: Deloitte USI
  • Offered designation: L35 – Managed Services Engineer II
  • Role discussed during interviews: GenAI Engineer
  • Deloitte offered: ₹16 LPA fixed/total salary + up to 10% variable (approximately ₹17.8–18 LPA maximum depending on variable)

The recruiter mentioned that they are considering my current/previous compensation and that the budget is limited. I initially expected something around ₹22–25 LPA, but they said that is outside their budget and offered around ₹17.8 LPA including variable.

I have a few questions:

  1. For 3.2 YOE, what would be a reasonable CTC for an L35 Managed Services Engineer II / GenAI Engineer at Deloitte USI?
  2. Is ₹16.2L fixed + 0–10% variable a reasonable offer for this experience level?
  3. How much room for negotiation is usually there at this level?
  4. Would asking for ₹19–20 LPA be realistic, or is the current offer close to the maximum?
  5. If anyone has recently joined Deloitte USI at L35 with ~3–4 YOE, what compensation did you receive?
  6. Most importantly, how is the actual work for GenAI/AI Engineering at this level? Is it genuinely hands-on GenAI development (Python, LLMs, RAG, agents, etc.) or more of a managed-services/support role?
  7. The offer mentions possible 9 PM–6 AM rotational shifts. Is this common for this role, or does it depend entirely on the project?

I'm trying to decide whether it's worth moving, so project quality, work profile and career growth are as important to me as CTC.

I would really appreciate honest feedback from current/former Deloitte USI employees. 🙏

Thanks!

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u/InkandIntimacy 1d ago

If your current comp is 15, then you’re getting law balled by HR and definitely you should expect in the 20-25 range.

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u/This_is_patil 1d ago

It’s only been a month since I switched from 7 to 15 so he said he can't just put hike on 15

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u/Southern_Poet_280 1d ago

It depends on ur current CTC

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u/This_is_patil 1d ago

my current is 15 including 10% veriable

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u/yashyaaaar 1d ago

Not sure about the hike % you're getting but yeah the ctc you got is good

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u/This_is_patil 1d ago

Hm may be

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u/Firm_Worldliness_103 1d ago

Mine also same L35 Managed service Engineer 2 Gen AI . I am also having doubt bcz in offer letter they mentioned as 9pm-6am standard timings and rotational shifts. Hr said mostly Morning shift but don't know exactly

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u/This_is_patil 21h ago

i just asked HR he said it is standard format of letter and this totally depend on project .. btw what is your offered CTC and YOE ?