Senior Software Engineer

Siemens Digital Industries Software; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home flexibility

Great benefits

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking a Linux developer to design and maintain a Debian-based distribution for industrial applications. The role involves working across multiple teams and time zones, collaborating with upstream projects, and building services on existing software and open-source components.

The candidate should have 3–6 years of Linux software development experience, with strong Debian/Linux kernel expertise and exposure to embedded Linux environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Computer/Software engineering, CS or equivalent.
• 3–6 years of Linux software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a Debian-based distribution for industrial applications.
• Collaborate across groups, geographies and time zones.
• Work with Upstream to localize and resolve issues.
• Design and implement services on software products and open-source components.

Skills

Debian Linux

Linux kernel

Openembedded/Yocto

Python/Shell

Git

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/CS/Software or equivalent

Tools

Openembedded

Yocto

Job description

Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.

Position Overview

A Linux developer with experience in embedded Linux runtime environment (Debian preferred). The ideal candidate should have recent hands-on development expertise with the major aspects of embedded Linux (embedded HW architectures, the Linux kernel, build environments, etc.). The position involves a significant level of autonomy in which a self-motivated applicant will work independently to develop solutions. The candidate must also be comfortable working in a team environment and working directly with partners. On occasion, travel may be required to meet with community organizations, partners, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a Debian based distribution aimed at Industrial applications.
• Work cross functionality across multiple groups, geographies and time zones.
• Work with Upstream directly to get issues localized and resolved.
• Design and implement services built upon software products, open-source components, and/or custom platforms.
• Create functional design specifications and other project documentation. Review internal and external product documentation and provide appropriate input to other parties involved in various projects.
• Supervise main open-source community efforts and specific projects that potential customer engagements may rely upon. Become an authoritative voice on those topics.
• Participate in the community and upstream relevant work.

Required Knowledge/ Skills, Education, and Experience

Applicant should possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Computer/Software engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. Applicant must have at least 3-6 years of experience developing software for Linux systems.

Applicant must have significant experience one of more of the following:

• Experience with Debian Linux. Including packages, distribution, build environment and integration.
• Security methods and frameworks in Linux
• Linux kernel and kernel module development
• Embedded/custom Linux distribution development/management
• Experience in version control tools like GIT
• Linux Security with contribution for integrating/fixing the CVE fixes.

In addition to above, applicant should possess several of the following:

• Proficient in at least one scripting language (Python, Shell)
• Experience in Linux build systems: Openembedded, Yocto (Poky), Debbuild, etc
• Knowledge of Linux userspace environments
• Strong English communication
• Ability to work optimally within a fast-paced multi-national engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with x86_64 and/or ARM/ARM64 architectures
• IoT experience including cloud interaction
• Customer facing experience.

Additional Skills

• AI
• Tools (Eclipse and/or Code)
• CI/CD

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we Work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

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