senior Software Engineer ic 5-8 yrs Bachelor's · Posted Jun 23, 2026

About this role

Qualys is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Pune, India. The posting calls out experience with C++, C, CI/CD, Linux and roughly 5–8 years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Pune, India
Experience
5–8 years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Jun 23, 2026
AI Summary
Senior Software Engineer developing scalable, high-performance cloud agent applications used by millions globally. Requires 5-8 years C/C++ development on Linux/Unix platforms, expertise in OOP design patterns, multi-threading, and IPC mechanisms. Involves system design, architecture, operations, and mentoring junior engineers on complex projects.

Job description

from Qualys careers

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Company Profile

Qualys Cloud Agent enables instant Global visibility of IT assets – even occasionally connected mobile and virtual devices, with up-to-date asset configuration data for security and compliance. A low foot-print agent installed on endpoints, Cloud Agent brings high performance functionality of all Qualys Cloud Platform services to all IT assets in the global enterprise.

 

Cloud agent is one of the pivotal components in Qualys cloud security infrastructure. It is light-weight, multi-platform, easy to configure and self-managed. It helps organization inventory and scan millions of IT assets from a security standpoint. Cloud Agent is a foundation upon which Qualys plans to build next-generation security services in the future. Be one of the first members of the team, which does innovative and exciting work to carry forward Qualys vision.

 

Core Responsibility 

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing a cutting-edge, scalable application which is being used by millions of customers worldwide. This position offers you an opportunity to work with world-class engineers and to build resilient features to support millions of endpoints. The work involves design, architecture, development, operations, and end-to-end support/maintenance of our systems. You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring other talented engineers on your team on highly complex projects.

 

Position Requirements

Eligible Candidates should meet the following criteria.

 

Mandatory Requirements:

  • 5 to 8 years of hands-on C/C++ development experience on Enterprise/Consumer level product lines on Linux/Unix/Solaris platforms
  • Have a good experience working with Object Oriented Design / SOLID principles / Design Patterns
  • Should be able to independently design moderate to a complex module with solid code quality
  • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills. Well versed with data structure and algorithms.
  • Proficient in multi-threading, thread synchronization and parallel processing
  • Innovative thinker and adept at building highly scalable, high-performance applications
  • Deep understanding of IPC mechanisms
  • Possess excellent knowledge of best engineering practices of SDLC model, including Coding standards, Code reviews, Source Control Management, CI/CD pipelines, testing
  • Mentor junior team members in technical matters
  • Good exposure to C++11 and/or C++14 standards and Unit Testing framework
  • Self-driven, quick learner, and ready to explore new approaches
  • Excellent communication skills with peers and should be able to engage with different teams to seek technical clarification or build consensus

 

Desirable Requirements:

  • Exposure to Cyber Security / Security domain and technologies
  • Exposure to Networking technologies
  • Exposure to SSL/TLS and Cryptography

 

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor / Master's degree in Computer Science Engineering (M.E / M.Tech, B.E/B.Tech, MCA) and 5 to 10 years of previous experience in the job offered, or as a Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, or a similar related role

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