Senior Engineer - Low - Level Software Development

Thales Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Group in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Engineer for Low-Level Software Development to design, implement and optimize embedded software stacks on hardware platforms.

You will develop drivers, work with Linux-based OSes such as Zephyr, and port software to new hardware while ensuring safety-critical considerations and robust kernel-level integration.

Mentor juniors, collaborate with hardware teams, and prepare clear technical reports for CTO office stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in E&C or CSE from a reputed institute.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in embedded software development.
• Strong C/C++ programming and kernel-level system understanding.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded SW

Low-level drivers

Linux/Zephyr

OS porting

Kernel internals

Peripheral drivers

Boot loaders

HSI HW-SW interface

FPGA/Simulator

Education

Masters/PhD in E&C or CSE

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

JIRA

GIT

Job description

Location: Bangalore, India

Senior Engineer - Low - Level Software Development

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Qualification

Masters /PhD in E&CE or CSE from reputed institute.

Experience

5 to 8 Years

Required Skills

• Excellent programming skills in C/C++
• Design and Development of Embedded SW
• Develop low level drivers and hardware programming
• Working experience in Linux and Zephyr, Good understanding of OS Architecture
• Experience in OS porting onto new hardware.
• Good understating of Kernel internals, Peripheral drivers, Driver optimization, Boot Loaders, HW-SW Interface (HSI)
• Handling of Embedded development platforms like Simulator, Emulator or FPGA
• Debug test failures and analyze the root causes
• Tools knowledge: Requirements Management and Configuration Management (DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, GIT…etc)

Nice to have

• Experience in developing software for safety critical application (e.g. DO-178 standard)
• Understanding Assembly programming and Board de-bugging

Additional Qualities

• Ability to work with minimum direction
• R&T setup
• Quick learner / Working on multiple new technologies
• Fiercely independent and self-motivated
• Self-starter
• Ability to guide / mentor projects @ reputed Research Institutes such as IISC / IIT
• Exposure to latest tools / technologies
• Compiling / Writing Quality Technical reports with target audience from CTO office

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.