Engineer - Software

Eaton Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is looking for a Senior Software Engineer located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in software design and development of enterprise-grade applications, particularly in the areas of video processing and surveillance systems.

The role involves strong technical ownership, collaborative problem-solving, and effective communication skills. Proficiency in .NET Framework, C#, and experience with multimedia frameworks like GStreamer are key highlights. Join us to drive technology innovation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in software development.
• Experience with native multimedia libraries (C/C++) and wrapping them for .NET usage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software applications.
• Develop robust automation solutions using C# .NET.
• Participate in software architecture and technical decision-making.
• Ensure software quality through testing and adherence to coding standards.

Skills

C# programming

.NET Framework / .NET Core

C++/CLI

Video streaming protocols (RTSP, RTP, ONVIF)

GStreamer or similar multimedia frameworks

Multithreading and asynchronous programming

REST APIs

Education

BE / B.Tech - CSE or IT

Job description

What you’ll do:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Software Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in software design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong logical and analytical thinking, excellent programming skills, and a passion for building high-quality software solutions. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and support software products throughout the product development lifecycle. This role requires strong technical ownership, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative engineering environment. Success in this position requires effective collaboration, a strong drive to achieve project objectives, and the ability to learn and adopt new technologies, tools, and processes. Experience in media-related applications, video streaming, surveillance systems, or Video Management Systems (VMS) will be an added advantage.

Key Requirements:

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software applications to meet business and customer requirements.
• Develop robust, reusable, and maintainable automation solutions using C# .NET.
• Analyze functional and technical requirements and translate them into robust software solutions.
• Participate in software architecture, design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Develop scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications following software engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ensure software quality through unit testing, integration testing, and adherence to coding standards.
• Contribute to automation initiatives.
• Take technical ownership of assigned modules and ensure successful delivery.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using .NET Framework / .NET Core.
• Develop and support applications related to CCTV / video surveillance.
• Work on video streaming, processing, and real-time data handling.
• Integrate third‑party SDKs and multimedia frameworks such as GStreamer.
• Develop and maintain interop layers between .NET applications and native C++ libraries using C++/CLI.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including hardware, firmware, and QA teams.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical documentation.
• Support product enhancements, bug fixes, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with performance, scalability, and security standards.

Qualifications:

• BE / B.Tech - CSE or IT.
• 5–7 years in software development.

Skills:

• Strong experience in .NET Framework / .NET Core
• Proficiency in C# programming
• Experience with C++/CLI for interoperability with native C++ libraries
• Ability to integrate native (C/C++) video processing or hardware SDKs into .NET applications
• Knowledge of video streaming protocols (RTSP, RTP, ONVIF preferred)
• Hands‑on experience in CCTV or video‑based applications
• Experience with GStreamer or similar multimedia frameworks (highly preferred)
• Strong understanding of multithreading and asynchronous programming
• Experience with REST APIs

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Experience with Python (scripting, automation, or video analytics).
• Familiarity with image processing or video analytics concepts.
• Exposure to Linux environments.
• Experience working with native multimedia libraries (C/C++) and wrapping them for .NET usage.
• Drive for Results, Passionate, Collaborative, Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed & with Digital Mindset.