FAQs
About Syntel
1. Where is Syntel's headquarters located?
2. When was Syntel founded?
3. What are the keys to Syntel’s continued success?
About Careers at Syntel
4. What skills does Syntel look for in candidates?
5. Can I select my own projects and project location?
6. What is a typical career path for consultants at Syntel?
About Syntel
1. Where is Syntel's headquarters located?
Syntel's corporate headquarters facility is located in Troy, Michigan, which is in southeastern Michigan, about 20 miles from Detroit. The mailing address is:
Syntel
525 E. Big Beaver, Suite 300
Troy, MI 48083
USA
2. When was Syntel founded?
Syntel was established in 1980 as a provider of software services. Originally called "Systems International" with earnings of $30,000 its first year, Syntel has grown into a $723 million corporation. Syntel currently employs over 22,000 employees with over two dozen offices and Global Development Centers worldwide, including three campuses in Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai, India.
3. What are the keys to Syntel’s continued success?
Unlike many of Syntel's competitors, we deliver solutions that go beyond technology and address the client's business needs. In addition, our technology competencies span mainframe and client/server to Internet/advanced technology. Lastly, Syntel’s mature offshore delivery model is a flexible framework that can adapt to our customer’s needs, delivering savings, skills, and innovation. Syntel wins in the market by:
- Providing the right service offerings to the market – business solutions that leverage technology
- Retaining a Global 2000 client base since inception
- Leveraging a mature offshore model
- Executing partnerships with the best-of-breed software companies
- Ensuring profitability
About Careers at Syntel
4. What skills does Syntel look for in candidates?
Syntel seeks individuals who are creative thinkers, self-motivated, and have the drive to excel. We are interested in goal-oriented people who have the initiative and commitment to be leaders. Our entrepreneurial culture demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to make the right decisions for our clients.
5. Can I select my own projects and project location?
As a global company, Syntel is interested in people who are open to working at assignments worldwide. Syntel does not hire people into specific projects; we hire professionals who are interested in a career with the Company and are open to dynamic career opportunities.
6. What is a typical career path for consultants at Syntel?
Typically, there are two career paths that most consultants follow; one is technical and the other is management. However, Syntel caters to each employee's career goals. There are some consultants who are interested in building up their skills with the latest emerging technologies while others are interested in customer interfacing or project management. Syntel's training programs cater to these varied interests and were designed to meet these career development goals.