Senior Engineer - Low Level Software Development(R&D)

Thales is hiring a Senior Engineer - Low Level Software Development(R&D) in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Thales.

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The posting mentions Linux, Zephyr and Jira among its tools and skills.
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Develop low-level embedded software, device drivers, and kernel ports for aerospace and defense systems.

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Location: Bangalore, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Senior Engineer - Low - Level Software Development

Experience l Embedded Systems Design and Development Low-level software developer: trained to write driver, and hardware programming. Skilled in Linux and Zephyr.

Qualification: Masters /PhD in E&CE or CSE from reputed institute.

Experience: 5 to 8 Years

Required Skills:

Excellent programming skills in C/C++
Design and Development of Embedded SW
Develop low level drivers and hardware programming
Working experience in Linux and Zephyr, Good understanding of OS Architecture
Experience in OS porting onto new hardware.
Good understating of Kernel internals, Peripheral drivers, Driver optimization, Boot Loaders, HW-SW Interface (HSI)
Handling of Embedded development platforms like Simulator, Emulator or FPGA
Debug test failures and analyze the root causes
Tools knowledge: Requirements Management and Configuration Management (DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, GIT…etc)

Nice to have:

Experience in developing software for safety critical application (e.g. DO-178 standard)
Understanding Assembly programming and Board de-bugging

Additional Qualities:

Ability to work with minimum direction
R&T setup
Quick learner / Working on multiple new technologies
Fiercely independent and self-motivated
Self-starter
Ability to guide / mentor projects @ reputed Research Institutes such as IISC / IIT
Exposure to latest tools / technologies
Compiling / Writing Quality Technical reports with target audience from CTO office

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.

How we rate this

Senior Engineer - Low Level Software Development(R&D) at Thales rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Senior Engineer - Low Level Software Development(R&D) is an open job at Thales.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Bangalore.
The job was posted on October 15, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Thales. Apply on Thales

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Embedded SystemsCKernel DevelopmentHardware ProgrammingDevice DriversLinuxZephyrJira

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