Senior Software Development Engineer

Position Overview

Senior Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using

  modern C++ (C++20 or newer)

  .
• Apply strong

  object-oriented programming

  principles and design patterns to create modular, maintainable code.
• Write and maintain

  unit tests

  using frameworks such as

  Google Test (gTest)

  ,

  Catch2

  , or

  Boost.Test

  .
• Utilize advanced

  debugging techniques

  to analyze and resolve complex software issues.
• Participate in

  code reviews

  , providing constructive feedback and maintaining coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Hardware Engineering.
  
• Contribute to continuous integration and automation pipelines for efficient build and test cycles.
  
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in

  C++ standards

  , frameworks, and tools.
• Document designs, test cases, and processes clearly and effectively.
  
• Mentor junior developers and share best practices within the team.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in

  Computer Science

  ,

  Computational Engineering

  ,

  Information & Communication Technology

  , or a related discipline.

• 3–6 years

  of proven professional experience in software development using

  C++

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  C++20 (or newer)

  language features and standard libraries (STL, smart pointers, concepts, lambdas).
• Deep understanding of

  object-oriented programming (OOP)

  and

  software design principles

  .
• Experience with

  unit testing frameworks

  (e.g., Google Test, Catch2).
• Proficient in

  debugging and profiling tools

  (e.g., GDB, Visual Studio Debugger, Valgrind).
• Experience working in

  Agile/Scrum

  development environments.
• Familiarity with

  version control systems

  (e.g., Git).
• Excellent

  English communication skills

  (spoken and written).
• Independent,

  goal-oriented

  , and

  self-motivated

  working style.
• Strong

  teamwork

  and

  collaboration

  skills.
• Eagerness to

  learn new technologies

  and continuously improve.
• Ability to

  adapt to additional programming languages

  (e.g., Python, C#, Rust) is an advantage.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of

  CI/CD tools

  (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Experience in

  cross-platform software development

  (Windows/Linux).
• Exposure to

  embedded systems

  ,

  network protocols

  , or

  hardware-software integration

  .
• Familiarity with

  static analysis tools

  (e.g., SonarQube, cppcheck).
• Understanding of

  multithreading

  ,

  memory management

  , and

  performance optimization

  .
• Experience with

  containerization tools

  (Docker/Kubernetes).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  
• Proactive, responsible, and collaborative approach to work.
  
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
  

Why Join Rohde & Schwarz

• Work on cutting-edge technologies in the field of

  communications and test & measurement

  .
• Be part of a

  global innovation-driven company

  with a reputation for quality and engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with talented professionals in a

  dynamic, multicultural environment

  .
• Access to

  continuous learning, training, and growth opportunities

  .