Senior Software Engineer(C++)

Perforce Software; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance incentives

Job summary

Perforce Software in Pune seeks an experienced engineer to advance static code analysis tools and AI-enabled developer tooling. You will own complex features from design through delivery, collaborate on system design, and mentor peers while delivering high-quality software for Windows and Linux platforms.

You will work in an Agile setting, contribute to performance improvements, and leverage AI-assisted development to enhance productivity and product capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 5+ years professional development with C and C++.
• 3+ years in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Development in Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience with static analysis, compilers, or program analysis concepts.
• Strong foundations in data structures and algorithms; design efficient solutions.
• Hands-on experience with AI coding assistants and agents in daily development.
• Experience with other languages (C#, Java) is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with MISRA/C++, AUTOSAR C++14, CERT C/C++, CWE is a strong asset.
• Ability to own complex features and influence technical direction across teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop and enhance static code analysis tools.
• Lead and own complex features and technical initiatives from design to delivery.
• Participate in high level system design for significant new features.
• Design efficient algorithms and data structures; apply design patterns.
• Plan and develop tests for software changes and new features.
• Maintain software via bug fixes and enhancements; deliver high quality code.
• Provide task estimates and report progress in Agile processes.
• Peer-review others' work; mentor engineers with technical guidance.
• Demonstrate problem solving and debugging for complex issues.
• Communicate project status and risks with management and support teams.
• Apply AI/agentic development approaches to improve productivity and capabilities.
• Design and integrate AI-powered agents with safe handling of data.

Skills

C/C++ development

Agile/Scrum

Windows development

Linux development

Data structures & algorithms

Static analysis / compilers

AI tooling / coding assistants

Java asset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

MISRA C/C++

AUTOSAR C++14

CERT C/C++

Parsers / ASTs / data-flow 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 a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 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).
• 5+ years professional development experience with C and C++.
• 3+ 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.
• Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants and agents in daily development (coding, testing, debugging, code review).
• Experience and/or interest to work with other programming languages (e.g., C#) is a strong asset.
• Experience with Java 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

• 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.
• Participate in high level system design and implementation of significant new features.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Apply agentic development workflows to day-to-day engineering and share effective practices with the team.

AI Fluency

Designs and scales AI‑enabled processes with measurable business impact, evaluates ROI, mitigates risk and bias, and mentors others on responsible AI use.

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.

Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.