C++ MFC Application Engineer

Quest Global; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Chennai is seeking an experienced software engineer to contribute to medium to high complexity Windows-based projects. You will execute tasks with defined processes and deliverables.

The role focuses on C++ and UI technologies like WPF/WinForms, object-oriented design, and debugging across large codebases. You’ll collaborate with teams to solve challenging engineering problems and deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Analyse requirements, design, develop, modify, and deploy software components anywhere in the Windows software stack.
• Write effective and reusable code according to best practices
• Perform unit test, verification and validation of the code developed.
• Develop technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code.
• Work as an individual contributor aligned with project priorities.

Skills

C++

MFC

WPF

Win Form

Object-Oriented Design

SOLID principles

Memory dump analysis

Multithreaded programming

IPC

Debugging skills

gRPC

Protobuf

Unit testing frameworks

Code analysis tools

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

The candidate will be furnishing an individual contribution role in technical execution of project tasks. The purpose of this role is to execute medium to high complex project tasks to generate deliverables on-time with the right quality using defined processes, tools and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements, design, develop, modify, and deploy software components anywhere in the Windows software stack.
• Write effective and reusable code according to best practices
• Perform unit test, verification and validation of the code developed.
• Develop technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code.
• Work as an individual contributor aligned with project priorities.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

• Extensive experience with C++. Working knowledge of MFC is an added advantage.
• Working experience with WPF and Win Form user interfaces is a plus
• Knowledge of architectural patterns - especially those applicable for user interfaces.
• Must have solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design concepts & SOLID principles.
• Experience in memory dump analysis.
• Experience working on large codebases.
• Experience in troubleshooting Win32 SDK API.
• Experience with Test Driven Development is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Hands on experience in multi-threaded programming, IPC and debugging skills.
• Knowledge in design patterns, gRPC, Protobuf, unit testing framework and code analysis tools.

Desired Skills

• Desired WinDbg skills to debug
• Experience or willingness to work in other programming languages.
• Good to have Semiconductor domain experience.
• Should be ready to learn, unlearn and re-learn.