Principal Software Engineer - C++ and CI/CD

Rtx India Private Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal coupons

Group Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Vacation 18 days + 12 contingency days

Employee Scholar Program

Car lease program

NPS

LTA

Fuel & driver benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Engineer to design and deliver mission‑critical avionics software in a hybrid Bangalore facility. You will lead C++/Linux development for IMS data management across ground and cockpit environments.

The role demands 10–14 years in software, strong CI/CD expertise, and experience with multi‑threaded systems in safety‑critical domains. Collaboration in Agile teams and architectural reviews are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• 10–14 years of overall software development experience.
• 10+ years of strong, hands‑on C++ development experience.
• Proven expertise with Linux OS and command‑line tools.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance C++ applications on Linux platforms.
• Solve complex system challenges using data structures, algorithms, and OOD principles.
• Develop and optimize multi‑threaded and concurrent software components.
• Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
• Collaborate with global cross‑functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Use Git and modern branching strategies for source code management.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Support test automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

C++

Linux

CI/CD

Multithreading

Git

Python

Agile/Scrum

Networking

Safety-critical

Robot Framework

Tools

Robot Framework

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-20

Country: India

Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Position Role Type: Unspecified Principal Engineer – C++ / Linux CI-CD Experience: 10–14 Years Location: Bangalore Karnataka Work Model: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Level

About the Role

Collins Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to design and deliver mission‑critical avionics software for commercial and military aircraft. In this role, you will work on the Information Management System (IMS) —a sophisticated platform responsible for transferring, managing, and presenting aircraft maintenance and configuration data between ground systems and cockpit environments. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in C++, Linux, and CI/CD pipelines , who thrives in complex, high‑reliability environments and is passionate about building software that directly impacts aviation safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance C++ applications on Linux platforms
• Solve complex system challenges using strong data structures, algorithms, and OOD principles
• Develop and optimize multi‑threaded and concurrent software components
• Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
• Collaborate with global cross‑functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Use Git and modern branching strategies for effective source code management
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
• Support test automation and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10–14 years of overall software development experience
• 10+ years of strong, hands‑on C++ development experience
• Proven expertise with Linux OS and command‑line tools
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented design
• Experience building multi‑threaded and concurrent systems
• 9+ years of experience working with CI/CD pipelines (build, test, deploy automation)
• Hands‑on experience with Git or similar version control systems
• Good to Have Experience with Robot Framework for test automation
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies
• Understanding of networking protocols
• Experience with safety‑critical, embedded, or aerospace systems

Why Join Collins Aerospace?

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company , is a global leader in advanced aerospace and defense solutions. Our Avionics business delivers trusted navigation, communication, surveillance, and safety systems used worldwide. At Collins Aerospace, you will:

• Work alongside industry‑leading experts
• Build technologies that protect lives and enable safer aviation
• Grow your career while shaping the future of aerospace innovation

We are redefining aerospace—and you can be part of it.

Work Model Options

Onsite: Primarily based at a Collins Aerospace facility

Hybrid: A mix of onsite and remote work

Remote: Primarily remote with occasional site travel

Collaboration and innovation are core to our culture, supported by world‑class digital tools and global connectivity.

Benefits Snapshot

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Meal coupons
• Group Life, Health, and Personal Accident Insurance
• 18 days vacation + 12 days contingency leave
• Employee Scholar Program
• Strong work‑life balance culture
• Car lease program
• National Pension Scheme (NPS)
• Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)
• Fuel, maintenance, and driver benefits

Additional Information

Background verification is mandatory for all India hires

Drug screening required for Operations positions

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.