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Avast Group

Principal Software Engineer - C++

Avast Group, Norton, Massachusetts, us, 02766


Principal Software Engineer - C++

Apply remote type: Hybridlocations: IND - Tamil Nadu, Chennaitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: 53717Who Are We?We are a team that brought you Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner, dedicated to providing cybersecurity, privacy, and identity protection to over 500 million users in 150 countries. At Gen, we offer flexible working options, generous time off, and competitive benefits in a diverse and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and celebrated. If you are smart, fearless, and dedicated, join us to power Digital Freedom and help consumers take control of their digital lives.How We Work?We love to work together and collaborate in our teams, which is why we opted for a hybrid model, allowing us to work from the office 2-3 times per week.About the RoleWe strive to provide the best possible end-to-end AV solution on the C++ Windows platform that is easily extensible for future product enhancements using an agile delivery model.Mission and GoalsAs part of the Core AV engineering team, this role is to learn and own modules on the AV product and enhance existing AV functionalities supporting combined product strategy to take security and protection to additional bundles. In addition, it also requires active contribution to adapt to new architecture and modularize features, analysis of requirements, arrive at estimations, design, and drive the solution end to end.ObjectivesWorks with little or no supervision. Is able to take general direction and formulate specific tasks to accomplish the desired end result.Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of complete software components.Anticipates problems and future technical needs and takes necessary corrective steps to ensure they are addressed.Is looked upon to offer direction, guidance, and mentoring to lesser skilled individuals on the team.Completes analysis, development and/or maintenance of highly complex, undefined tasks.May act as team lead or technical lead for a large portion of or an entire project.Designs, develops, and maintains high-quality code for highly complex components in a given product.May assist in setting technical product direction by analyzing industry trends, competitive information, and product requirements.Has the ability to work on, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments and projects.CompetenciesExperienced developer with 6-9 years – Possessing expertise knowledge on Windows Internals, Windows C++.Hands-on experience in automation initiatives.Suggestive and recommend design patterns, building microservices expertise.Good in data structures and OOPS.Analysis, propose solution approach, collaborate with business and architects, size and design high-level requirements.Influencing and guiding team in adapting to advanced development methodologies.Desire to learn new technologies and strong problem-solving skills are essential, as is having excellent attention to detail.Positive working attitude, teamwork spirit, and willingness to contribute, eventually lead technical discussions.Passion to drive ideas to solution by documenting specification using block/sequence/flow diagrams.Preferred similar product/domain exposure.Deliver using Agile/scrum model.Bachelors degree or equivalent.Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds.We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

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