software Engineer III- C/C++

Candescent; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong work-life balance programs

Inclusive and diverse culture

Job summary

Candescent is looking for a Software Engineer IV (C/C++) in Hyderabad, India, to design, develop, and maintain high-performance software solutions. You will work with an Agile engineering team, focusing on innovative solutions in the banking sector.

This role requires strong C/C++ skills, excellent knowledge of Win32 API, and a solid understanding of Windows internals. Candescent offers competitive compensation, strong work-life balance, and a culture of growth and diversity.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in developing and maintaining complex products.
• Independent contributor in product development and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of Windows message loop and event-driven architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance features using C/C++ and MFC.
• Maintain and improve existing codebase focusing on performance and reliability.
• Analyze and resolve complex defects including memory leaks and concurrency issues.

Skills

C/C++ programming skills

Win32 API

Multithreading

Windows internals

Network programming

Database understanding

Tools

Debugging tools

AI tools (Cursor)

Job description

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital, remote, and in-person channels, creating seamless engagement across all channels.

Our experience‑led, intelligence‑driven approach combines human‑centered design with data, automation, and cloud‑based innovation. Built on an API‑first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

SW Software Engineer IV (C/C++)

Location: Hyderabad, India
Grade: 11

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our engineering team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high‑performance, scalable software solutions in a complex enterprise environment. You will be part of a highly skilled and motivated Agile engineering team, contributing to the development of innovative solutions for the financial services market. This is a great opportunity to build your career in a collaborative and supportive environment, with ample opportunities to learn, grow, and benefit from mentorship by experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• 7-10 years of experience in developing and maintaining complex products, preferably in Banking domain
• Independent contributor to the product development and maintenance.
• Design, develop and enhance features using C/C++ and MFC
• Maintain and improve existing codebase with a focus on performance, reliability and usability.
• Analyze and resolve complex defects including memory leaks, multi‑threading and concurrency issues
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams and provide technical inputs during planning, estimation and design discussions.
• Support security initiatives.
• Ability to work in Agile environment.

Required Skills

• Excellent programming skills in C/C++.
• Proficient in Win32 API and excellent working knowledge of DLLs and libraries.
• Excellent knowledge of data structures and STL libraries.
• Solid understanding of Windows message loop and event‑driven architecture is must.
• Must have prior working experience in network programming, multithreading in Windows environment.
• Knowledge of Windows internals.
• Good understanding of database.
• Able to understand C# and implement features if needed.
• Well versed with debugging and usage of debugging tools.
• Knowledge of AI tools such as Cursor is highly desirable.

Why Join Candescent

• Work on enterprise‑scale systems with real‑world impact.
• Opportunity to adopt and shape AI‑assisted software engineering practices.
• Competitive compensation with strong work‑life balance programs.
• Inclusive, diverse, and growth‑oriented culture.