Lead C++ Software Architect

Astrome Technologies

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India on site Until 8/21/2026 13+ years exp First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted April 15, 2026
Job description

Company Description

Astrome is a deeptech startup that is revolutionizing 5G and rural telecommunication deployment through its patented millimeter wave E-band radios and satellite communication products. Our solutions offer cost-efficient, low-latency, and high-capacity connectivity to remote and underserved areas. We are headquartered in Bengaluru and are committed to enabling equitable access to communication networks across the globe.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Lead Software Engineer. The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of software projects, managing software development teams, and leading the design and architecture of software systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of engineers to develop system software required for our products
  • Review code of the team to ensure that coding standards are complied with
  • Create a roadmap for feature development to meet customer needs
  • Contribute hands-on with your team in the development of the software stack
  • Design, develop, test, debug, update, and maintain code

Requirements

    • Strong knowledge and experience in C++ programming (not just C)
    • Experience in abstraction and algorithmic thinking
    • Ninja of debugging real-time embedded systems and logical reasoning
    • Design, develop, and implement program and process improvements
    • Overall 13+ years of experience of which at least 3 years of experience leading a team
    • Hands-on experience in device drivers and board bring-up in Linux and FreeRTOS
    • Hands-on experience in I2C, SPI, UART, and other serial communication protocols
    • Experience with LInux kernel and Hardware accelerator based datapath( in SoC's) for packet processing is a plus.
    • Experience in memory mapped devices in Linux and RTOS environments
    • Experience in Wireless firmware (example PHY/MAC layer drivers for WiFi) for Linux
    • Hands-on experience in Python
    • Experience in automated testing
    • Computer Science and Software Development skills
    • Programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) skills
    • Experience in managing software development teams
    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
    • Strong communication and team player skills
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
    • Experience working in deeptech, telecommunications, or related fields is a plus

Benefits

We offer great career growth, ESOPs, Gratuity, PF and Health Insurance.

About this role

Summary

Lead software development and team management for telecommunication products.

Job title

Lead C++ Software Architect

Experience level

13+ years

Minimum experience

13+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

On-site in Bengaluru, India, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++abstractionalgorithmic thinkingdebuggingLinuxFreeRTOSdevice driversI2CSPIUARTLinux kernelLinux datapathmemory mapped deviceswireless firmwarePythonautomated testingOOP

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

C++embedded systemsdevice driversLinuxRTOS
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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