Software Engineer, Principal

EngRadar; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EngRadar in Chennai is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead backend development of high‑performance, scalable systems using modern C++ in a distributed global team.

You will design scalable modules, mentor engineers, review code, and drive performance optimizations while coordinating with worldwide colleagues to deliver robust solutions. Onsite role with 5 days/week and IST hours.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of C++ development in Unix/Linux environments.
• Deep expertise in multithreading and system performance.
• Solid experience with CI/CD and modern dev toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend modules.
• Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and promote best practices.
• Work closely with global teams to define and deliver solutions.
• Drive performance tuning and optimization efforts.

Skills

C++ development

Unix/Linux

Multithreading

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Boost

Job description

Software Engineer, Principal

Chennai, , India Full-time Posted today

Location: Chennai (Workroom Office)

Schedule: 5 Days/Week Onsite

Working Hours: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM IST

Collaboration: Work with Global Teams

Experience: 10+ Years

Role Overview

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead implementation of high-performance, scalable backend systems using modern C++ in a distributed, global engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend modules
• Lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and promote best practices
• Work closely with global teams to define and deliver solutions
• Drive performance tuning and optimization efforts

Requirements

• 10+ years of C++ development in Unix/Linux environments
• Deep expertise in multithreading and system performance
• Solid experience with CI/CD and modern dev toolchains

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of networking protocols or distributed systems
• Exposure to C++20, Boost, STL, or other modern C++ libraries
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container tools
• Familiarity with Java (Spring Boot) and Redis