Software Engineer – C/C++ & Linux

Dark Bears; Rajasthan; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Bears is seeking an experienced C/C++ Developer for a full-time role based in Vizag. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and system components in Linux environments, with a focus on high-quality, efficient code and robust debugging.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of hands-on C/C++ and Linux development experience, strong OOP and data structures knowledge, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams. Travel as required may be involved.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional experience in C/C++ development.
• Strong programming knowledge in C and C++.
• Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Experience with multithreading and concurrency.
• Good knowledge of Linux processes, threads, IPC, and memory management.
• Experience with GDB or similar debugging tools.
• Good understanding of Git/version control systems.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using C and C++.
• Develop and maintain applications/components on Linux/Unix-based systems.
• Write clean, efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues using appropriate debugging tools.
• Analyze existing code and implement enhancements, fixes, and performance improvements.
• Work with Linux system calls, processes, threads, IPC, sockets, and memory management.
• Develop and integrate APIs and software modules as required.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging.
• Identify and resolve memory leaks, performance issues, and application crashes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, QA, hardware, and product teams.
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and development best practices.
• Prepare technical documentation related to software design, implementation, and testing.
• Troubleshoot issues reported from testing or production environments.

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux/Unix

OOP

Data Structures & Algorithms

Multithreading

GDB

Git

Debugging

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

GDB

Git

Job description

We are looking for an experienced C/C++ Developer with 2-4 years of hands-on experience in C/C++ programming and Linux-based development.

The candidate will be responsible for developing, debugging, optimizing, and maintaining software applications and system-level components in a Linux environment.

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Location: Vizag

Department: Engineering / Software Development

Note: Willingness to travel as required for project, client, or business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using C and C++.
• Develop and maintain applications/components on Linux/Unix-based systems.
• Write clean, efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues using appropriate debugging tools.
• Analyze existing code and implement enhancements, fixes, and performance improvements.
• Work with Linux system calls, processes, threads, IPC, sockets, and memory management.
• Develop and integrate APIs and software modules as required.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging.
• Identify and resolve memory leaks, performance issues, and application crashes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, QA, hardware, and product teams.
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and development best practices.
• Prepare technical documentation related to software design, implementation, and testing.
• Troubleshoot issues reported from testing or production environments.

Required Skills

• 2-4 years of professional experience in C/C++ development.
• Strong programming knowledge in C and C++.
• Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Experience with multithreading and concurrency.
• Good knowledge of Linux processes, threads, IPC, and memory management.
• Experience with GDB or similar debugging tools.
• Good understanding of Git/version control systems.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of software development lifecycle.

Good to Have

• Experience with Linux system programming.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, Socket Programming.
• Experience with CMake/Makefiles.
• Exposure to Embedded Systems / Firmware development.
• Knowledge of STL, Boost, or modern C++ standards (C++11/14/17).
• Exposure to CI/CD tools and automated testing.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on programming skills in C/C++, practical experience working on Linux,

and the ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues. Good analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.