Software Development Engineer

The Software Development Engineer – India contributes to the design, development, integration, and validation of software components for the SIMS product line. Working under the supervision of the Team Leader, Software Engineering – India, and in alignment with the SIMS Software Design Authority (France), the engineer develops high quality, maintainable, and compliant software modules supporting instrument control, data acquisition, processing, and user interaction. The role is central to delivering robust and scalable software within an industrial Agile/DevOps framework.

Responsibilities Software Design & Implementation

• Develop high‑quality software components using different technologies (C/C++, C#, .NET, WPF …) following Cameca coding standards.
• Implement features defined by the Product and Architecture teams, ensuring compliance with design rules.
• Contribute to software refactoring, performance improvements, and technical debt reduction. Execution Under Design Authority
• Apply approved architectural principles, interfaces, and module boundaries.
• Respect toolchains, configuration rules, and development workflows.
• Ensure traceability from requirements to implementation and testing. Agile & DevOps Participation
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Maintain clear and up‑to‑date task status in project tracking tools.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by writing automated tests and improving code robustness. Integration & Validation Support
• Perform unit tests, integration tests, and system‑level debugging.
• Collaborate with validation teams in India and France to resolve defects.
• Support formal release preparation and documentation. Sustaining Engineering
• Investigate and fix defects in released software versions.
• Contribute to obsolescence‑driven updates and controlled module evolution.
• Ensure backward compatibility and stability across product generations. Cross‑Site Collaboration
• Collaborate daily with the India engineering team and interface regularly with France‑based architects and leads.
• Communicate issues, risks, and progress clearly and proactively.
• Participate in knowledge‑sharing and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4-6 years of experience in software development (industrial, instrumentation, embedded, or scientific software preferred).
• Experience working in distributed or multi‑site engineering teams is a plus.

Technical Expertise Professional knowledge & abilities:

• Strong proficiency in C/C++, C#, .NET, WPF, or system-level software.
• Experience with Linux‑based development environments.
• Knowledge of SW for automation, tooling, or data workflows.
• Excellent understanding of instrument software architectures, data acquisition, UI frameworks, and integration testing.
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration and communication interfaces.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, automated testing frameworks.
• Good understanding of structured software lifecycle processes.

Soft Skills & Execution Skills

• Rigorous, detail‑oriented, and committed to high‑quality engineering.
• Ability to collaborate in a distributed team with clear communication.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging abilities.
• Motivation to learn advanced scientific/technical systems.

Compensation Currency: INR Salary Minimum: Market Salary Maximum: Market Incentive: No Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.