C++ Software Engineer III

Overview

Design, develop and maintain C++ software for Manufacturing Execution Systems and Equipment Automation in the semiconductor and display equipment domain, and lead small to medium technical projects.

What you'll do

• Design, develop and maintain complex software solutions for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Equipment Automation (EA).
• Analyze business and system requirements and translate them into scalable software architecture, detailed design specifications, and implementation plans.
• Develop high-quality, maintainable, well-documented software using C/C++, C#, .NET, and related technologies following established coding standards and best practices.
• Own software features throughout the development lifecycle, including design, implementation, unit testing, integration testing, deployment, and post-release support.
• Develop and maintain software documentation, design specifications, test procedures, and release notes.
• Troubleshoot, analyze root causes, and resolve complex software issues across distributed systems; design and implement robust bug fixes and performance improvements.
• Define and execute software verification and validation strategies, including test plans for simulators, test benches, laboratory environments, and production systems.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and architectural discussions to ensure software quality, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance, and customer support teams.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers for requirements gathering, project planning, issue resolution, and technical troubleshooting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for productivity enhancements and software modernization.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on software design, development practices, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead small to medium-sized technical projects and drive deliverables to completion with minimal supervision.

What you'll need

• Strong understanding of Operating Systems (Windows/Linux), Networking fundamentals and protocols, Data Structures and Algorithms, Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns, and Inter-Process Communication (IPC) and RPC technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of software development experience in enterprise, industrial automation, MES, manufacturing, or related domains.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Factory Automation, Semiconductor Equipment Software, or Industrial Control Systems.
• Experience with distributed systems, service-oriented architectures, and modern software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, automated testing, and source control systems.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and system integration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, influence design decisions, and drive engineering excellence.
• Proven leadership skills with experience leading small projects, mentoring engineers, and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, software quality standards, secure coding practices, and business processes.

Details

• Location: Chennai, India.
• Time type: Full time; employee type: Assignee / Regular.
• Relocation eligible: Yes.