Engineer, Software

Job Summary/Overview

Position: Software Engineer

Department: NPD

Location: Chennai, India

The Software Engineer plays a key role supporting the software development team in Germany, creating and adjusting PC software modules and apps for programming / parameterization of electronic devices. Also supports software changes and data maintenance for product design. The Software Engineer has close collaboration with the technical/operations teams to complete software projects on time, budget, quality and safety, which allows new products to be managed through the “Configure to Order” process. These tasks are all done in a fast-paced project-based environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects which may include design, development, rebuilding, software improvements, or documentation for new/existing software products.
• Review software designs for compliance with engineering principles and related specifications, while supporting the product documentation team.
• Design and detail software parts and modules.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of computer programming and network security
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI
• Experience working with front-end (dashboards) and back-end systems (database, app)
• Experience with custom firmware
• Proficient in multiple programming languages such as embedded C, embedded C++, JavaScript, Python; XAML/C,
• Software architecture / quality / design patterns / testing / clean architecture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of device and data security
• Very good ability to work in a team and collaborate with external teams
• Maintains a collaborative attitude with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill in English (Advanced) & German (Basic/Intermediate).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Engineering Informatics).
• 1+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Bilingual – English and German (Basic/Intermediate).
• 10%+ Travel availability (Valid Passport & EU Visa).