SWE - 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](https://www.zeiss.co.in/corporate/home.html). **Company Name:** Carl Zeiss India Bangalore [ZEISS India](https://www.zeiss.co.in/corporate/home.html) **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: Saptarshi Chowdhury