Software Engineer - Client

ZEISS in India

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 ZEISSIndia

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.

Your key responsibilities:

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

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

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: