Principal Software Engineer (C++)

Perforce Software; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Perforce Software is seeking an experienced software engineer with deep C/C++ expertise to lead AI-driven development and static analysis initiatives. You will work across Windows and Linux environments, guiding architectural decisions and owning major features.

The role requires 13+ years in development, strong data structures knowledge, and leadership in AI adoption within engineering teams. A background in MISRA/CERT standards is a plus, with cross-team collaboration essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 13+ years of professional development with C and C++.
• 7+ years in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience in Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience with static analysis, compilers, or program analysis concepts.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms.
• Experience leading AI adoption in engineering teams.
• Familiarity with other languages (e.g., Java, C#) is a plus.
• Knowledge of coding standards like MISRA C/C++, AUTOSAR, CERT C/C++.
• Ability to own complex features and influence technical direction across teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply AI and agentic development approaches to improve productivity and product capabilities.
• Design and integrate AI-powered agents into tooling with observability and data handling.
• Lead adoption of AI and agentic practices across teams with guardrails.
• Develop and enhance static code analysis tools with engineers.
• Lead complex features from design to delivery independently.
• Shape the Static Analysis roadmap and technical direction.
• Participate in high-level system design and new feature implementation.
• Drive engineering best practices and technical decisions across teams.
• Plan and test software changes and new features.
• Maintain and enhance existing software; deliver high-quality code.
• Provide accurate task estimates and report progress in Agile process.
• Mentor senior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

C and C++

Agile/Scrum

Windows & Linux

Static analysis / compilers

Data structures & algorithms

AI/agentic development adoption

Java / C# (assets)

MISRA/CERT AUTOSAR etc.

Cross-team ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Parsers / ASTs / CFG analysis

Job description

Perforce is a community of collaborative experts, problem solvers, and possibility seekers who believe work should be both challenging and fun. We are proud to inspire creativity, foster belonging, support collaboration, and encourage wellness. At Perforce, you'll work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in business. Before you know it, you'll be in the middle of a rewarding career at a company headed in one direction: upward.

With aglobal footprint spanning more than 80 countries and includingover 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is trusted by the world's leading brands to deliver solutions for the toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science (or equivalent).
• 13+ years professional development experience with C and C++.
• 7+ years in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Development experience in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience with static analysis, compilers, or program analysis concepts.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms; ability to design efficient solutions.
• Proven experience leading adoption of AI and agentic development workflows in engineering teams.
• Experience and/or interest to work with other programming languages (e.g., Java, C#) is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge and experience with compilers or static code analysis (e.g., parsers, ASTs, control-flow and data-flow analysis) is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with coding standards such as MISRA C/C++, AUTOSAR C++14, CERT C/C++ and CWE is a strong asset.
• Experience working on complex software features and systems with a high degree of technical ownership, including influencing technical direction across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Experience in applying AI and agentic development approaches to improve developer productivity and product capabilities.
• Ability to design and integrate AI-powered agents responsibly into existing tooling, including evaluation, observability, and safe handling of customer/code data.
• Drive adoption of AI and agentic development practices across teams, including guardrails for safe use.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and enhance a wide range of static code analysis tools.
• Independently lead and own complex features and technical initiatives from design through delivery.
• Lead technical direction and architecture for major initiatives across teams, and help shape the Static Analysis roadmap.
• Participate in high level system design and implementation of significant new features.
• Drive technical decisions and engineering best practices across teams.
• Proficiency with efficient algorithm design, data structures and design patterns.
• Plan and develop tests on software changes and new features.
• Maintain existing software through bug fixes and enhancements.
• Create clean, well-tested code and deliver the highest quality software.
• Provide task estimates and accurately report progress as part of an Agile process.
• Peer-review the work of other software designers.
• Mentor engineers, including senior and principal engineers, and provide technical guidance to help solve complex technical problems.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to independently resolve complex technical issues.
• Clearly and regularly communicate with management and technical support colleagues on project status, potential issues and progress.
• Demonstrate understanding of projects from both client and business perspectives.

AI Fluency

Owns autonomous or semi-autonomous AI systems end-to-end, establishes governance and monitoring, manages ethical and compliance risk, and advises leadership on AI strategy.

All employees are expected to demonstrate AI fluency appropriate to their role and level, including responsible use of AI tools, sound judgment, and adherence to company AI governance and security policy standards.

Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.