A good place for finding IT jobs in Bangalore is the Wednesday Times of India, it has a jobs section 'Accent' (I think). Also see www.timesjobs.com

Indian work culture is very meritocratic so you get the plum jobs by having the right paper qualifications, not necessarily the right experience. Also be aware that an average ad for a S/W engineer will receive at least 2,000 responses. Given this, you might be better off being proactive and targeting companies directly.

I don't really have a feel for how open an Indian company would be to taking on expats, I was transferred and have no problem. they'll probably assume that you want a lot more money than they're able to pay, so make your expectations very clear upfront. As a culture they are extremely hospitable and welcoming.

As for will you get ripped off - probably! it pays to hook up with a savvy local as soon as possible. Food is all fixed price, so that won't be a prob. Accomodation is very negotiable. Do your homework and find a friendly real estate agent. Normally you'll have to commit to stay for minimum of 10 months, they may even ask for rent in advance. The longer term you can commit to and the more cold cash you can offer upfront, the lower the price can become. Also try to remove as many middle men as possible in any negotiation, they all take their cut and price rockets up.

Everything is done by word of mouth which can be very frustrating when you're trying to set up, but do persevere!

Good luck!

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