ZEISS

Senior Software Engineer

India · Hybrid · Full time

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EmployerZEISS
LocationIndia
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted6 Aug 2026

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.

Senior C++ Developer (Healthcare)

Location: Bangalore
Department: CARIn – Refractive

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior C++ Qt Developer to join our growing CARIn‑Refractive R&D team in Bangalore. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and maintenance of high‑quality graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and application logic for advanced medical devices.

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You will leverage deep expertise in modern C++ and the Qt framework to build performant, reliable, and maintainable software that meets stringent healthcare and regulatory standards. Beyond hands‑on development, you will play an important role in technical mentoring, code quality ownership, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain C++ / Qt‑based applications in a regulated healthcare environment.

Develop sophisticated GUI components and application logic using Qt Widgets and/or QML.

Collaborate closely with architects, product managers, verification, QA, and system teams to deliver high‑quality medical software solutions.

Design and implement robust algorithms, data structures, and software components aligned with architectural guidelines.

Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability of applications across platforms.

Actively participate in code reviews, enforcing coding standards, best practices, and secure coding guidelines.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and mid‑level developers.

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues across the development lifecycle.

Contribute to technical documentation, including design descriptions, implementation notes, and development guidelines.

Stay current with modern C++ standards, Qt evolution, and software engineering best practices, especially relevant to medical device development.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

8–10 years of professional experience in C++ software development.

Strong expertise in the Qt framework (Qt Widgets, QML) for cross‑platform application development.

Solid understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, design patterns, and clean architecture principles.

Hands‑on experience in developing multi‑threaded, performance‑critical applications.

Strong proficiency with modern C++ (C++11/14/17) and standard libraries.

Experience with debugging, profiling, and performance optimization tools and techniques.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross‑functional, global teams.

Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

Experience working in medical devices or regulated software environments (IEC 62304, ISO 14971, etc.).

Familiarity with Agile / Scrum development methodologies.

Experience with version control systems such as Git.

Exposure to databases, web services, or cloud‑based systems.

Knowledge of software security or cybersecurity fundamentals is a plus.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Saptarshi Chowdhury

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