SSE / Technical Lead (C/C++, Networking)

Thales; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Real Time Developer to design and optimize high-performance C/C++ software for secure, scalable systems. You will work on multi-threaded architectures, contribute to TLS/HTTP(S) security, and collaborate with hardware, software, and cybersecurity teams.

Required 7+ years, BSc in CS, strong OOP, Linux, and network programming; AWS and eBPF/gRPC experience are a plus. Join a global leader building safer, greener, and more inclusive tech solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a C/C++ Software Engineer.
• Experience in multi-threaded performance-oriented programming.
• Ability to quickly get into a large and complex code base.
• Experience in OOP.
• Initiative and Independent with self-learning capabilities.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Linux and network programming.
• Background in TLS, HTTP/S, Web Security, Application Firewall, Denial of Service, etc.
• B.Sc. in Computer Science or a parallel degree from an academic establishment.

Skills

C/C++

Multi-threading

OOP

Linux

Network programming

TLS/HTTP

Web security

Self-learning

Team player

BSc CS

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Tools

OpenSSL

eBPF

gRPC

AWS

Job description

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we're driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India's growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Senior Real Time Developer

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience as a C/C++ Software Engineer.

• Experience in multi-threaded Performance-Oriented programming.

• Ability to quickly get into a large and complex code base.

• Experience in OOP.

• Initiative and Independent with self-learning capabilities.

• Team player with good interpersonal skills.

• Experience with at least one of the following:

• Knowledge of Linux and network programming.

• Background in TLS, HTTP/S, Web Security, Application Firewall, Denial of Service, etc.

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or a parallel degree from an academic establishment.

Advantage:

• Knowledge of layer 2-4 network protocols such as TCP, IP, ARP, etc.

• Cloud native experience / understanding of AWS public cloud.

• eBPF/gRPC programming.

• Experience with OpenSSL.

At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you'll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference - for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.