Lead Software Developer

Job Description

Dear Aspirant

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We're looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you Then it seems like you'd make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

We are looking for:Software Developers (C++ and Linux) with Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 8 to 14 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on C++ and Linux system programming.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software components on Linux platforms.

Architect scalable and maintainable software solutions with a focus on reliability, performance, and modularity.

Implement and optimize C++ modules using modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20), STL, and advanced language features.

Apply object-oriented design principles to create robust, reusable, and testable software components.

Develop and debug multi-threaded and concurrent applications using POSIX threads, synchronization primitives, and inter-process communication (IPC) mechanisms.

Work with Linux system APIs for process management, memory management, file I/O, and networking.

Analyze and troubleshoot complex system-level issues, including performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and race conditions.

Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and high code quality.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, QA, DevOps) to deliver integrated solutions.

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.

Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Expertise in C++ (including OOP, STL, smart pointers, RAII, and modern language features).

Strong Linux system programming skills: experience with system calls, process/thread management, memory management, and IPC.

Solid understanding of OS concepts: scheduling, virtual memory, synchronization, and resource management.

Experience with software design patterns and architectural best practices.

Proficient in debugging and profiling tools (e.g., GDB, Valgrind, perf, strace).

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Linux kernel internals or device driver development.

Familiarity with additional RTOS environments (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, FreeRTOS).

Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, sockets) and embedded communication standards.

Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Experience with cross-compilation, build systems (CMake), and package management (Conan, Yocto, etc.).

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs

This role is based in Bangalore, where you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.

We're Siemens. A collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination and help us shape tomorrow.

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