Qualys

Lead Software Engineer

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerQualys
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted6 Oct 2026

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Brief Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Lead Software Engineer to work on an exciting project focused on developing advanced Container Security Solutions.

Full Job Description:

We invite you to become part of our highly motivated engineering team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge Container Security Solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a new product offering from Qualys.

This position is based at our rapidly growing R&D center in Pune, India, which is an integral part of our global, multi-continent engineering organization.

Responsibilities:

As part of a dynamic team of engineers and architects, you will:

Design, prototype, develop, and support highly scalable SaaS-based security solutions.
Collaborate on architecture and feature design for complex software systems.
Ensure high-quality deliverables through rigorous testing and performance optimization.

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Required Technical Skills:

Bachelors / Masters in Computer Science or equivalent.
5+ years of hands-on software engineer, developing complex system.
Proficient on Linux internals and security.
Strong proficiency in C++ and GoLang on Linux platforms.
In-depth knowledge of Containers, Kubernetes, and various container runtimes.
Previous experience with security-oriented development - advantage.
Experience in design, prototyping, development, testing, and performance profiling.
Hands-on experience with Git, JIRA, Jenkins, and similar development tools.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering assigned products, components, and features.
Demonstrated commitment to quality and experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
Proven ability to work on complex projects with multiple features and short release cycles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Collaborative team player with a positive, humble attitude.
Passion for raising the quality bar across products, teams, and the engineering organization.

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