InMobi, backed by notable investors such as SoftBank, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and Ram Shriram's Sherpalo Ventures, holds a prominent position in the India startup ecosystem. As the first Indian unicorn startup, it has made significant strides in the mobile advertising space. InMobi's mobile-first platform enables brands, developers, and publishers to connect with consumers effectively through targeted and contextual mobile advertising, reflecting its commitment to innovation and engagement in the digital realm.

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Securing a Software Development Engineer (SDE) role at InMobi is highly sought after for Indian tech professionals. However, gaining entry into this position can be challenging. While the conventional approach involves applying directly through the InMobi jobs portal, a more accessible and effective route is to obtain a referral from an existing employee.

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In this article, we'll delve into InMobi’s work culture and explore how you can leverage a referral to enhance your chances of landing a rewarding career opportunity within this tech powerhouse.

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How to get a job at InMobi?

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Coming to the main question first, how to get into InMobi. There are several ways of doing that. First go over to the InMobi careers page and scour through it and find the job you're looking for. You can check active jobs on their LinkedIn page as well. Apply to the job and wait for your resume to get shortlisted out of hundreds of resumes.

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But if you’re looking for a more effective and an expeditious way to land a job at InMobi, you should consider following the referral process. This method entails asking current employees who can advocate for you within the company for a specific job role. The referral process is advantageous for three primary reasons: firstly, existing employees already possess credibility, so anyone they vouch for is likely to be viewed favorably. Secondly, if their referral doesn't meet expectations or leaves the company shortly after joining, it could affect their reputation within the company. Some companies have employee referral programs and employees get monetary incentives if their referral joins the company. Therefore, they have a vested interest in recommending candidates who are qualified and likely to succeed.

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How to Get a Job Referral

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Let’s talk about the process of how to get a referral at InMobi. Here’s a step by step guide for it.

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Finding a Potential Referrer

• Open LinkedIn and dive deep into research mode. Read and research about the company, its culture (you can read about it in this article below), and its employees. 
• Try to find if anyone in your friend circle/ acquaintances/ college alumni are currently working at InMobi and reach out to them.
• You can install our chrome extension to cut through the manual process and see which of your 1st degree LinkedIn connections are connected to InMobi. You can even ask them to provide a referral through a 1 click easy process.
• Don’t sweat, if the above step doesn't work. You can check out job referral sites which have a curated list of people who have agreed to give referrals in their companies. We have made a list of InMobi employees who have agreed to give referrals. You can check out a few of them below (install our extension to check the rest).

1. Aditya Kumar- Currently working as SDE II at InMobi | Previously worked in Walmart, NCR Corporation| College: ABES
2. Akarshan Kumar- Currently working as Product Manager at InMobi | Previously worked in Glance, Relevel By Unacademy, Healthifyme, Razorpay, Vedantu, Wipro Limited | College: Birla Institute Of Technology Mesra
3. Ankit Agrawal- Currently working as SDE II at InMobi | Previously worked in Infosys | College: SGSITS
4. Ashish Kumar- Currently working as Software Development Engineer II at InMobi | Previously worked in Airtel, TCS | College: Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune (2019)
5. Pankaj Jangir- Currently working as Staff Engineering Manager at InMobi College: Vellore Institute Of Technology (2015)
6. Parag Rane- Currently working as Android Developer at InMobi | Previously worked in Ajio, Kolo, Dailyrounds, Goodbox, Bizlers Technologies | College: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
7. Prasann Garhwalia- Currently working as Software Engineering Manager at InMobi | Previously worked in Medi Assist, Medibuddy | College: Truba Institute Of Engineering And Information Technology
8. Sahil Chopra- Currently working as Software Development Engineer - 3 (Android) at InMobi | Previously worked inMeesho, Josh Talks, Kite, Nextgen Invent Corporation, Ducat India, Igaud Solutions | College: YMCA University Of Science And Technology, Faridabad (2018)
9. Saksham Kapur- Currently working as SDE 2 UI at InMobi | Previously worked in Pyxisone, Sutra Tech Labs, Infinite Computer Solutions, Feeljoy | College: Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad (2019)
10. Sanyam Tuteja- Currently working as Principal SDET at InMobi | College: Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak (2012)
11. Satwik Gupta- Currently working as Senior Software Engineer at InMobi | Previously worked in Anarock, Retailio, Switchme | College: DIT University, Dehradun (2018)
12. Shaktiditya Katiyar- Currently working as Sr Product Designer at InMobi | Previously worked in Gameberry Labs, Blue Sky Analytics, Ux Gorilla, Digitbazar | College: Kanpur University India
13. Shubham Kanungo- Currently working as SDE3 Platform and Data engineering at InMobi | Previously worked in Lumiq.Ai, Accenture | College: Indore Institute of Engineering & Technology DAVV
14. Sumit Jain- Currently working as Software Engineer-Frontend at InMobi | Previously worked in Playment, Kredit Bee, Createbytes | College: M.B.M. Engineering College Jodhpur
15. Viswa Das- Currently working as Staff Technical Product and Program Manager at InMobi | Previously worked in Rent Your World, Goldman Sachs,Temple Foundations, Reckitt Benckiser | College: PSG College Of Technology

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• Try to find people with whom you share a common interest with such as your ex- colleagues, college/ school mates, people from your hometown or people with mutual connections. If you don’t find anyone like that, try to find a mutual interest which you can talk about eg, interest in startups, finance or even anime.

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You can also search potential referrers directly through LinkedIn

• Search for InMobi employees in the search bar and then filter them using connection, location and college filter. You can also navigate to the "People" tab on InMobi’s LinkedIn page and search through the employees.
• Remember to try to find people with maximum mutual interest and working in the same or similar role you want to apply for.

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Crafting Your Request

• Now that you've identified your potential referrers, it's time to prepare your approach. Remember, personalization is key here.
• Start by researching the referrer's background and interests. 
• Craft a LinkedIn message or email. 
• Start with a brief greeting followed with an opening line using the shared interest (same college/ school, mutual connection/interest). 
• Introducing yourself and explaining why you're reaching out. Be clear and concise about your intention, attach your resume and any relevant work sample.
• Highlight how your skills and experience align with the job requirements and the company's goals and make it clear why you're a perfect fit for the role. Emphasize on how it would benefit both the organization and yourself. 
• Don't forget to express your gratitude for their time and consideration.
• Be patient about it and wait for at least a couple of days before sending a following up.
• Be polite in case they refuse or don’t reply. Thank them for their time and make sure that you don’t burn the bridges. If they refuse, try to get their feedback and work on it.

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You can check out sample examples of personalized referral requests below in this article.

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Bonus Tip: Making it Easy for your Referrer

To make it easy for your referrer, consider providing a prefilled message that they can simply copy and send to the hiring manager. We have attached the template below.

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Sharing the template below:

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Hi [Hiring Manager],

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I hope this email finds you well.

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I'm writing to recommend [name] for the [role]. [name] and I worked at [company] together/ attended the same college and collaborated on various projects during our time there. He's demonstrated himself as a hard worker and a dedicated team player.

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Sharing his contact details below:

Email: xyz@gmail.com

Phone: +91 xxxxxxxxxx

Resume:

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Best regards,

[referrar]

Work culture at InMobi India

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InMobi boasts a work culture that is both dynamic and demanding. Understanding the nuances of InMobi’s work culture can greatly aid in navigating the job process and acclimatizing to the company's environment.

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Pros

• Good Amenities: Employees enjoy a pleasant office environment with quality food options, contributing to their overall comfort and satisfaction at work.
• Good Learning Curve: InMobi provides opportunities for employees to work with the latest tech stack, offering a steep learning curve and enabling them to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Work-Life Balance: The company emphasizes work-life balance, allowing employees to maintain a healthy equilibrium between their professional and personal lives.
• Ever-Evolving Environment: InMobi operates in an ever-evolving environment, providing employees with dynamic and challenging projects that keep them engaged and motivated.
• Good Colleagues: Employees work with supportive and talented colleagues, fostering a collaborative and positive work culture.
• Hybrid Work Model: InMobi offers a hybrid work model, allowing employees flexibility in their work arrangements, which can enhance work-life balance and productivity.

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Cons:

• Low Comp: Employees feel the pay and appraisal opportunities are inadequate when compared to industry standards.
• Job Security Concerns: Employees are concerned about job security due to factors due to layoffs and firings.
• Lack of Internal Mobility: It is hard to switch teams and move between projects for SDEs inside InMobi.
• Lack of clear communication about company vision: There’s a lack of clear communication on company vision or direction from upper management.

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In the end it’s about weighing pros and cons to reach a final decision when considering joining InMobi as an SDE. 

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Different roles and hierarchy at InMobi

• Software Engineer- This is for fresh graduates or people with 0-2 years of experience. SDEs must have good coding and problem solving skills.
• Senior Software Engineer- Requires 2.5 years of exp. SDEs at this level show that they can get things done on their own without any supervision. SDEs must have solid engineering and coding skills.
• Tech Lead- Requires 5 years of exp. They are responsible for leading and mentoring junior SDEs and keep the product and business objectives in mind when making decisions.
• Architect- Requires 7 years of exp. They are deep experts in their domains and are experienced in building scalable solutions/platforms along with taking leadership responsibilities.
• Sr. Architect- Requires 10 years of exp. They are involved in making high level technical and architectural decisions to define the direction of the software and tech stack while keeping long term objectives in mind.

InMobi salaries for different roles:

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InMobi is known to pay good salaries to its engineers. On top of the base salary, SDEs are given additional stocks as well. Average salary for different roles are given below,

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• Software Engineer- 22 LPA
• Senior Software Engineer- 37 LPA
• Tech Lead- 45 LPA

Samples for asking for Job Referral:

Email sample for job referral: Reaching out to a college senior

Hi Anuj,

Hope you’re doing well.

I don't know if you remember me or not but I worked as a volunteer in your team in our annual college cultural fest. We worked directly in the stage play event when the judge canceled at the last minute and led to the whole event getting delayed, quite a fiasco it was.

I'm actually reaching out to you because I needed a small favor. I recently saw that a Software Engineer position has opened up at InMobi and I'm interested in applying for it. Would it be possible for you to refer me for the same? I have 1.5 years of experience as a Fullstack Engineer at Weekday (a YC backed startup) and I believe my skills and experience align well with the requirements of the Software Engineer role at InMobi.

I've attached my resume for your reference. If you're able to provide a referral or offer any advice on the application process, I would be incredibly grateful.

Thank you for considering my request. I truly appreciate your time and assistance.

I know that you’ll be submitting a referral in your internal portal but in case you’re going to mail the hiring manager you can use something like this.

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Hi [Hiring Manager],

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I hope this email finds you well.

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I'm writing to recommend Amit Singh for the SDE role. Amit and I attended the same college and collaborated on various projects during our time there. He's demonstrated himself as a hard worker and a dedicated team player.

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Sharing his contact details below:

Email: xyz@gmail.com

Phone: +91 xxxxxxxxxx

Resume:

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Best regards,

Anuj

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Warm Regards

Amit

Phone: +91 xxxxxxxxxx

Sample of how to ask for referral on LinkedIn: Reaching out to a person with mutual connection

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Dear Anuj,

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Hope you’re doing well.

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I got your reference from Akhil. I believe you guys went to college together. He is an ex colleague of mine, we worked briefly together at Weekday before parting ways.

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I'm actually reaching out to you because I needed a small favor. I am actively looking for a new job and saw that an SDE-2 position has opened up at InMobi. I wanted to see if it would be possible for you to refer me for it? I have 4 years of experience in a similar role at a YC backed startup. I believe I possess the technical skills and relevant experience required for this role.

Attaching my resume for your reference. If you're able to provide a referral or offer any advice on the application process, I would be incredibly grateful.

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Thank you for considering my request. I truly appreciate your time and assistance.

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Warm Regards

Amit

Phone: +91 xxxxxxxxxx

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