Job Description

ZEISS in India
ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.
ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS' success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace.
Further information at ZEISS India.
Role: Engineering Manager - Linux Systems, Cybersecurity, C++ & Secure Software Development

Purpose:

Lead a high-performing team of Linux and C++ developers focused on secure software development for medical devices. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving innovation and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership & Development + Mentor and develop engineers in Linux, C++, and cybersecurity.
+ Foster collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning.
+ Set goals, conduct performance reviews, and manage career growth.
Project & Technical Management + Plan and manage delivery of secure, scalable software solutions.
+ Implement hardened Linux configurations and secure architectures.
+ Mitigate risks and ensure timely, compliant releases.
Cross-Functional Collaboration + Act as liaison between Development, QA, DevOps, Product Management, and global teams.
+ Translate technical and compliance requirements into actionable plans.
Quality, Compliance & Innovation + Drive CI/CD adoption, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices.
+ Stay updated on Linux security, C++ development, and medical compliance.
+ Align with SSDLC and standards like ISO 13485 and IEC 62304.


Education & ExperienceBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. 15+ years in software development, with 3+ years in engineering management. Proven experience in Linux systems, C++, cybersecurity, and Shell scripting in regulated industries (preferably healthcare).

Technical ExpertiseDeep knowledge of Linux internals and secure OS configurations. Strong proficiency in C++ (C++11/14/17), Bash, Python. Experience with CI/CD tools, secure coding, and code reviews. Familiarity with DevOps and Agile/Scrum. Understanding of medical device regulatory standards and secure development frameworks.

Leadership CompetenciesTrack record of building and leading high-performing teams. Strategic yet hands-on problem-solving approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for global collaboration.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Upasana Sinal