Staff Software Engineer

MyCareernet; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareernet is seeking an experienced senior software engineer to lead low-level development across platforms, including ARM-based systems, bootloaders and secure OS components. You will design, implement and debug features, while mentoring engineers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++, debugging skills, and proficiency with test methodologies, CI, and automated testing in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14+ years of demonstrated experience.
• Excellent C/C++ programming skills with the ability to add significant new functionality
• Analyze and fix sophisticated defects. Some knowledge of assembly and strong debugging skills.
• Expertise in low-level software, with a strong understanding of system architecture (preferably ARM), OS fundamentals, bootloaders.
• Good understanding of test methodologies, CI and test automation.
• Technical leadership or people management experience, mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Low-level software

ARM architecture

Debugging

Test methodologies

CI and test automation

Technical leadership

Mentoring juniors

Python programming

Shell scripting

Assembly basics

OS fundamentals

Bootloaders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Key Skills:

• Your day-to-day role will involve low level software development, test and debug on various platforms, including software models, development boards and shipping products.
• Participating in the design and implementation of new features and bug fixes in Trusted Firmware, secure OS, bootloaders, Hypervisor, AOSP, Linux Kernel
• Act as a people manager or technical lead, supporting engineer growth, guiding teams, and coordinating efforts to ensure predictable delivery of quality software.

Skills Required:

• Minimum 14+ years of demonstrated experience.
• Excellent C/C++ programming skills with the ability to add significant new functionality
• Analyze and fix sophisticated defects. Some knowledge of assembly and strong debugging skills.
• Expertise in low-level software, with a strong understanding of system architecture (preferably ARM), OS fundamentals, bootloaders.
• Good understanding of test methodologies, CI and test automation.
• Technical leadership or people management experience, mentoring junior engineers.

Nice To Have

• Experience with Python programming and writing shell scripts.
• Experience of software profiling, instrumentation, and optimization.
• Experience with Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) practices.
• Familiar with open-source project development cycles and contribution processes including upstreaming and codeline maintenance.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and spoken English.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering