Lead C++ Developer (Windows Application)

What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Introduction
We seek a skilled and motivated Software Engineer with minimum 10 years of experience developing Windows applications using C++ and Python. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development and a passion for creating high-quality, scalable applications that deliver excellent user experiences.
As a Senior Software Engineer in our team, you will work on various projects focused on building robust desktop applications, maintaining and enhancing existing codebases, and integrating with other systems and technologies. You will be expected to participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Major

• Design and Development: Develop, test, and maintain Windows desktop applications using C++ and Python.
• Architecture and Problem Solving: Contribute to the design and architecture of new and existing software applications.

Code Quality:

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Adhere to best practices and development standards.

Testing and Debugging:

• Ensure applications are thoroughly tested and debugged for optimal performance and reliability.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Proactively identify areas for improvement and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our development processes and tools.

Documentation:

• Document application designs, APIs, and processes to ensure clear communication within the team and across departments.

Major Responsibilities

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Experience with version control systems (like Git)
• Familiarity with build systems (e.g., CMake)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Knowledge and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Electronics from a reputed university

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the development of Windows applications following SDLC
• Proven experience in applying design patterns.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in agile sprint methodology.
• Experience in handling stakeholders of different regions.
• Preferable experience in the automotive domain.
• Preferable familiarity with the development of embedded projects

Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in C++ with fair knowledge of C++ advanced concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
• Development experience on any of POSIX OS such as Linux or QNX,
• Strong, agile development experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Supported Skills

• Knowledge of the latest C++11 / C++14 standards,
• Familiarity with embedded systems design low-level hardware interactions,
• Experience with communication buses and protocols such as CAN ,Ethernet TCP/IP SOME/IP MQTT REST etc,
• Knowledge of distributed software development using technologies such as ROS and DDS Experience with test automation techniques
• Experience with version management tools such Git / Gitlab / Github,Experience with DevOps and CI/CD environment for embedded systems
• Experience with Python for building scripts or applications.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Bitbucket / PTC / Github.
• Familiarity with Matlab development is an added advantage.

Development Tools: Experience with integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio and PyCharm.
Debugging & Performance Tuning: Experience in debugging, profiling, and optimizing application performance
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Electronics