Description :

Job Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Product Technical Lead with strong expertise in C/C++ product development to lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software products. The role requires deep technical hands-on capability, ownership of architecture and code quality, and the ability to guide teams through complex engineering challenges in a Linux-based product environment.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead end-to-end product/software development using C/C++ in a Linux/Unix environment

- Drive technical design, architecture decisions, and implementation of product features

- Break down requirements into technical tasks, perform effort estimation, and guide execution

- Conduct design and code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and performance guidelines

- Mentor and guide engineers on C/C++ programming, debugging, and system design

- Collaborate closely with QA, product management, and cross-functional teams

- Ensure high-quality deliverables through robust development, testing, and review processes

- Participate in release planning and support production issues when required

- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and development standards

Required Technical Skills :

- Strong proficiency in C and/or C++, including OOP concepts, pointers, memory management

- Hands-on experience in product or system software development

- Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms

- Expertise in Linux/Unix environments

- Hands-on experience with C/C++ debugging tools (gdb, core dump analysis, profiling tools)

- Good understanding of C/C++ compilation, linking, and build processes (Make, CMake, etc.)

- Proficiency in design patterns and design principles

- Experience with RDBMS and database-driven applications

- Ability to design and review APIs and libraries

- Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies

- Experience working closely with QA tools and testing frameworks

- Knowledge of client-server architecture, socket programming, or database systems

- Working knowledge of Python / Bash / Shell scripting for automation and tooling

Desired Experience :

- 812 years of overall software development experience

- 2+ years in a technical lead or module lead role within a product engineering environment

- Prior experience leading medium to large-scale C/C++ products

Soft Skills & Leadership :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to mentor and technically guide engineering teams

- Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

- Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail