Tech Lead
ZEISS · Bengaluru
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.
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