Engineering Manager chez Zeissgroup

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 & Experience

• Bachelor’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 Expertise

• Deep 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 Competencies

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

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