Lead Software Engineer(C++,MacOS)

Lead Software Engineer C++

• Architect and Drive Technical Solutions
• Spearhead the end-to-end design and development of next-generation software for Logitechs Desktop Experience peripherals using modern C++.
• Take primary ownership of architectural choices, ensuring alignment with business and user needs across platforms like Mac and Windows.
• Project and Team Leadership
• Lead engineering initiatives for developing and enhancing Logitechs input peripherals, such as mice, keyboards, presenters, and webcams.
• Mentor and guide the engineering team, facilitating code reviews, technical discussions, and professional growth.
• Feature Delivery and Operational Excellence
• Oversee and direct the design, build, implementation, and maintenance of new features, ensuring robust backend logic and seamless integration with front-end services.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and responsiveness of software, setting higher benchmarks for quality in every release cycle.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as the central technical liaison, representing the Desktop Experience engineering team in discussions with Product Management, Firmware, QA, and other business units.
• Anticipate and resolve complex design and development issues, leveraging input from diverse stakeholders to accelerate feature delivery.
• Technical Governance
• Chair technical reviews of system design and interface requirements, providing actionable feedback and ensuring all deliverables meet architectural and business standards.
• Take the lead in setting and upholding standards for reusable code and shared libraries, promoting best practices for scalability and maintainability.
• Agile Champion
• Guide scrum processes, promoting team health and high productivity, and actively unblock team challenges to maintain continuous progress.
• Foster an environment of innovation, where new ideas are translated quickly into prototypes and production-quality features.
• Specialization and Domain Depth
• Provide deep domain expertise in developing commercial software that interacts with hardware devices, especially on MacOS.
• Encourage and oversee the adoption of new technology solutions and emerging patterns relevant to hardware-software integration, such as advanced device communication and firmware update strategies.
  

Required Skill Sets

• Extensive Experience
• 8+ years of progressive software development, including recent experience in a technical leadership, architectural, or team lead capacity
• Proven expertise designing and developing desktop applications for Mac and Windows platforms
• Advanced Programming Skills
• Expert-level C/C++ and object-oriented programming, with strong command of C++14/17 and experience mentoring others on advanced language features
• Significant experience applying software design patterns, architectural principles, and coding best practices to large-scale projects
• Quality & Testing Leadership
• Deep expertise in unit testing methodologies, enforcing robust test coverage, and driving quality initiatives across multiple projects
• Exceptional debugging and performance optimization skills, leading efforts to resolve complex technical challenges
• Hardware & Integration Proficiency
• Demonstrable commercial experience developing software that interacts with hardware devices, with special focus on Human Interface Device (HID) protocols and MacOS compatibility
• Hands-on experience in architecting and managing firmware update processes; able to define and oversee reliable integration strategies
• Communication & Stakeholder Leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex ideas for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience fostering collaboration among teams, leading technical reviews, and providing actionable feedback
• Team and Process Leadership
• Proven ability to guide team members, delegate responsibilities effectively, and establish practices that promote shared code ownership and continuous improvement
  

Education:

• B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field; higher education (M.E./M.Tech/MS) is a plus.
• Equivalent industry experience with demonstrated technical leadership will also be considered.
• Professional certifications and evidence of ongoing learning (e.g., advanced C++ courses, architecture workshops, leadership training) are highly desirable.
  

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