Software Engineer - Client

Carl Zeiss India (Bangalore) Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS India Bangalore seeks a Software Engineer (Global Role) with 2-7 years of experience to develop client components using C++ for the Licensing platform. You will design, implement, and maintain libraries, ensuring portability across Windows and Linux in a global monetization context.

Join a dynamic team within Corporate IT, collaborating with architecture, backend, and UI groups to deliver robust licensing solutions and maintain high code quality in an agile environment. Bangalore location.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on C++ development in a professional product environment.
• Proven track record in library/SDK development for external consumers.
• Experience building C++ libraries for Windows and Linux.
• Experience integrating native C++ libraries into larger applications.
• Strong focus on code quality, maintainability and robust interfaces.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of client libraries on Windows and Linux.
• Collaborate with architects and backend engineers for integration.
• Contribute to UI flow integration for licensing components.
• Improve build, test, and release pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Contribute to coding guidelines and technical documentation.

Skills

Modern C++

SDK development

C++ libraries

Git & Agile

Code quality

Education

University degree in CS/SE

Tools

CMake

MSVC

GCC/Clang

Azure DevOps

Unit testing

Job description

Company Overview

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics. ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. Further information at ZEISS India.

Company Name: Carl Zeiss India Bangalore ZEISS India Position Title: Software Engineer (Global Role) Department: CIT Location Bangalore (ZIGCC) Employment type Full Time

About the Team

The Monetization Platforms department is one of the strategic units within Corporate IT and is responsible for Design, development & management of Billing, Licensing and Subscription Solutions as three central services across the ZEISS Group worldwide.

Your Role

As a Software Engineer (Global Role) with 2-7 years, you are responsible for the Client development using C++ for Licensing platform at Zeiss.

Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable):

• Several years of hands‑on experience in modern C++ development (e.g. and above) in a professional software product environment.
• Proven track record in library / SDK development for external consumers (e.g. product teams or external customers), including API design, versioning, and backward compatibility.
• Strong experience developing and troubleshooting C++ libraries on Windows and Linux (toolchains, compilers, runtime specifics).
• Experience integrating native C++ libraries into larger application landscapes (desktop applications, services, tools).
• Strong focus on code quality, maintainability and robustness (clean architecture, defensive programming, clear interfaces).
• Experience working in agile development teams (Scrum/Kanban), using Git‑based workflows and peer reviews.

Core Technical Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in C++ including object‑oriented design, templates, and memory management.
• Experience building and delivering reusable libraries / SDKs (packaging, distribution, documentation for integrators) for Windows and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with common build systems and toolchains on Windows and Linux (e.g. CMake, MSVC, GCC/Clang).
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of C# / .NET and interop between native and managed code is highly desirable.
• Experience with Azure DevOps build pipelines for compilation, packaging, and artifact publishing.
• Hands‑on experience with automated testing (unit tests, component tests, mocking frameworks, test automation in the CI pipeline).
• Good understanding of version control with Git (branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews).

Optional but beneficial:

• Experience with WPF and integration of client components into WPF applications.

Broader Responsibilities the Candidate Will Own:

• End-to-end ownership of library lifecycle on Windows and Linux: from implementation and testing to documentation, releases, and maintenance.
• Collaboration with architects and backend engineers to ensure seamless integration between client components, licensing backends, and customer‑facing tools.
• Close collaboration with teams building end‑customer-installed software to ensure easy integration and intuitive use of licensing components.
• Contribution to simple and intuitive user flows where client components are exposed in UI (e.g. activation dialogs, license status views) in cooperation with UI teams.
• Continuous improvement of build, test, and release pipelines in Azure DevOps for cross‑platform client libraries.
• Contribution to coding guidelines, best practices, and technical documentation to support integrating development teams.
• Participation in incident analysis and defect resolution, including debugging issues in client integrations and supporting operations where needed.

Basic Requirements:

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a comparable qualification.
• years of professional experience in C++ software development, preferably with a focus on libraries or SDKs.
• Practical experience developing and debugging C++ software on both Windows and Linux.
• Experience working in international, cross‑functional teams within a corporate IT or product development environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured and reliable working style.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Solid understanding of: Modern C++ development practices, including memory management, concurrency basics, and error handling.
• API and library design principles, including encapsulation, stability, and ease of integration for consuming teams.
• Cross‑platform development aspects for Windows and Linux (build configurations, dependencies, toolchains).
• Software build and release processes using Azure DevOps (pipelines, artifacts, basic YAML configurations).
• Automated testing concepts and their importance for reusable components (unit, integration, regression testing).
• Secure and robust coding principles relevant for components used in customer‑facing ZEISS products.
• Working in a regulated enterprise environment, including documentation, traceability, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Basic understanding of software licensing models and implementation patterns is a plus.

About Zeiss:

Join us at ZEISS, the global leader in optics and optoelectronics with market‑leading positions in its four main segments: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (which includes Vision Care, Sports & Cine Optics, and Photography) since 1846. The company is known for shaping technological progress and offers a wide range of solutions for various fields, including life sciences, healthcare, eye care, and industrial quality. Headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany, we're a global powerhouse with over 50,000 dedicated employees spanning more than 50 countries. Our relentless pursuit of innovation has earned us a reputation as a leading technology enterprise.

What You Can Expect:

A strategically relevant role within ZEISS’ central monetization platform landscape, Significant room for shaping and evolving modern developer ecosystems, Collaboration in an interdisciplinary and international environment, Long‑term perspective at a globally leading technology company.

Location: Bangalore

Diversity

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.