Tech Lead(C++ Embedded Systems)

Overview

Tech Lead for C++ embedded systems development, combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentoring of engineers.

What you'll do

• Own and contribute to architecture and detailed design.
• Actively design and contribute to feature development, debugging, and defect resolution.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Mentor engineers in modern C++, embedded systems, debugging, and profiling.
• Remove technical roadblocks, clarify priorities, and work effectively.
• Foster a learning culture and encourage knowledge sharing.
• Ensure strict adherence to the Software Development Framework (SDF).
• Guide the team through backlog grooming, planning, integration, and defect triage.
• Collaborate with systems, controls, sensors, and hardware teams.
• Work with geographically dispersed teams to drive improvements.
• Communicate effectively with product managers and global leadership.
• Uphold rigorous software quality standards.
• Ensure proper defect management and release discipline.
• Understand safety expectations for machine-impacting software.

What you'll need

• Strong hands-on C++ experience for embedded development.
• Development experience on Embedded Linux.
• Understanding of embedded systems, concurrency, and performance.
• Experience with design reviews, code reviews, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with sensors and positioning technologies (GNSS, IMU, laser, optical).
• Strong Git, CI/CD, and modern software practices.
• Bachelor's or master's in computer science, Electronics, or related field.
• 6–9 years of software development experience.

Nice to have

• Exposure to Angular and TypeScript.
• System-level understanding of Caterpillar machines.
• Experience with machine control, robotics, or guidance systems.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and field deployment.

Details

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Works onsite five days a week.