Job Title:
C++ Optical Developer
Company: Qode
Location: tamil nadu
Created: 2026-04-20
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
C++ Optical Developer Location: Bangalore or Chennai, India Workplace Type: Onsite About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced C++ Optical Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and unit testing of optical devices using C++ and Python. You will work on cutting-edge technologies in the telecom industry, focusing on OTN/SONET optical protocols and hardware abstraction layers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and modern software development practices. You should be capable of working independently, leading junior developers, and contributing to a collaborative and innovative environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects and advance your career in a rapidly evolving field. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain C++ code for optical devices, focusing on hardware abstraction layers (HAL). Implement and test OTN/SONET optical protocols. Develop unit tests using Python to ensure code quality and reliability. Debug and troubleshoot complex issues in telecom products. Work with embedded real-time operating systems, particularly Linux, and understand multicore and multithreaded applications. Contribute to the design and implementation of containerized applications using Kubernetes/Docker (a plus). Apply modern software development approaches in embedded systems. Work with OTN/ROADM/Ethernet services, specifically transponders and line systems. Develop application software using technologies such as Confd/OpenYuma, YANG model, CLI/NETCONF/RESCONF/gNMI, DDS, distributed messaging frameworks, and TCP/IP. Utilize open interfaces like OpenROADM/openConfig/TIP (a plus). Use C, C++, Python, and shell scripting for development and automation. Employ the Atlassian suite of SW development tools or equivalent for project management and collaboration. Work with open-source tools/environments like Git/Stash, Jenkins, Valgrind, Gtest/Gmock, Pytest, Sonarcube, and Fisheye/Crucible. Participate in unit testing and continuous integration (CI/CD) frameworks. Lead and mentor junior developers, monitoring their work and providing guidance. Independently handle work assignments and contribute to project planning. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in C++ development, with a focus on hardware abstraction layers (HAL). Solid knowledge of OTN/SONET optical protocols. Experience with Microchip SDK is preferred. Strong debugging skills for telecom products. Proficiency in Python scripting. Experience with embedded real-time operating systems (esp Linux) with a strong understanding of multicore and multithreaded applications. Experience with containers, Kubernetes/dockers is a plus. Experience in modern approaches to software development in embedded systems. Experience in OTN/ROADM/Ethernet services - specifically transponders and line systems. Experience in application software development using one or more of the following: Confd/OpenYuma, YANG model, CLI/NETCONF/RESCONF/gNMI, DDS, distributed messaging frameworks, TCP/IP, etc. Experience and Knowledge of open interfaces OpenROADM/openConfig/TIP etc is a plus. Experience in C, C++, python and shell scripting. Experience with the Atlassian suite of SW development tools or equivalent. Experience with open source tools/environment like Git/Stash, Jenkins, valgrind, gtest/gmock, pytest, Sonarcube, Fisheye/Crucible. Experience in unit test, continuous integration (CI/CD) frameworks.