ZEISS

Tech Lead

India · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerZEISS
LocationIndia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted31 Jul 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.

Job Title: C++ Tech Lead
Location: Bangalore
Job Summary

We are seeking a experienced C++ Tech Lead with 8+ years of professional software development experience and Hands on in the Qt framework. In this role, you will lead and oversee software development projects, providing technical direction and hands-on contributions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing C++/Qt-based solutions, mentoring a team of developers, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable software.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership

Lead, mentor, and coach a team of C++ developers, driving excellence in coding standards and software quality.
Provide architectural and design guidance, making critical technical decisions throughout the software development lifecycle.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into actionable development plans.
Review code and provide feedback to ensure compliance with best practices and performance benchmarks.

2. Software Development

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications in C++ and Qt, aligned with project requirements.
Debug, optimize, and enhance existing solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Write clean, modular, and maintainable code, ensuring cross-platform compatibility.
Experience in software development for medical devices, and healthcare applications with adherence to regulatory standards (e.g. IEC62304, ISO 13485), is highly desirable.

3. Team Guidance and Delivery Support

Support the team in breaking down requirements into technical tasks.
Monitor technical progress and help resolve blockers.
Collaborate with project managers/engineering managers to ensure smooth delivery of milestones.
Communicate key technical risks and dependencies to stakeholders.

4. Collaboration and Communication

Work closely with QA, DevOps, and product teams to ensure seamless integration, testing, and delivery.
Foster a culture of transparency, innovation, and accountability within the team.

5. Continuous Learning and Innovation

Stay updated with the latest developments in C++, Qt, and related technologies.
Introduce new tools, methodologies, and practices that improve productivity, innovation, and product quality.

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

Experience:

8+ years of experience in C++ software development, with at least 1 year in technical leadership or team lead role.

Proven record of successfully leading projects from concept through deployment.

Technical Expertise:

Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17) with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming.

Hands on with Qt framework for cross-platform application development (GUI, multi-threading, networking, etc.).

Hands-on experience with memory management, multi-threading, and performance optimization.

Solid foundation in algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Leadership:

Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and lead high-performing development teams.

Problem-Solving:

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for resolving complex technical issues.

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Saptarshi Chowdhury, Sultana Mehzabin

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