Senior Software Engineer - C++/Linux

Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Location : Bangalore / Trivandrum

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer C++ / Linux Multimedia Engineer with strong expertise in Linux-based C++ development and multimedia technologies. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with GStreamer framework, real-time audio/video processing, multimedia streaming protocols, and strong debugging capabilities in Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance multimedia applications using C++ on Linux.

- Develop and optimize GStreamer pipelines, plugins, and multimedia components.

- Work on real-time audio/video processing, streaming, and playback systems.

- Integrate and troubleshoot multimedia streaming protocols such as RTP and RTSP.

- Design and implement scalable, reusable, and maintainable software using object-oriented programming principles.

- Work on audio post-processing techniques, including effects, mixing, and mastering.

- Ensure efficient performance and stability of multimedia applications through optimization and debugging.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver multimedia solutions.

- Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving.

Required Skills & Technical Expertise :

Core Technical Skills :

- Strong hands-on experience in C++ software development on Linux.

- Expertise in the GStreamer framework, including :

1. Pipeline design

2. Plugin development

3. Debugging and troubleshooting

- Strong understanding of :

1. Audio & video codecs

2. Multimedia formats

3. Container technologies

- Experience with real-time multimedia streaming protocols :

1. RTP

2. RTSP

- Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and software development principles.

- Experience in multithreaded programming and synchronization mechanisms in Linux.

- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using tools such as :

1. GDB

2. Valgrind

- Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git.

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills :

- Experience with multimedia frameworks such as :

1. FFmpeg

2. VLC

- Familiarity with :

1. SIP signaling

2. WebRTC

- Knowledge of GPU computing for multimedia acceleration.

- Experience working in an Agile development environment.

- Hands-on experience with Embedded Linux application development.

Desired Candidate Profile :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent debugging and performance optimization abilities.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.

- Strong communication and teamwork skills.