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.Title : Lead Software Engineer UxDesign
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer UxDesign to oversee our development teams, specializing in Front development and Web, python and C++ langages. As a Technical Leader, you will play a crucial role in guiding the technical direction, ensuring best practices, and fostering team development to achieve successful project outcomes.
Profile
Experienced developer between 7 – 10 years in HMI development in web tech & practices of QT/QML (for Python and C++ language)
- Start Date: June 2026
- End Date: None, long-term assignment
Required competencies/skills
- Accountability on the collection of needs, co-engineering.
- Create mock-ups under Figma and especially under IDE, benchmark of technologies, DAR, POC.
- Convert graphic objects into a library of reusable components integrated into an IDE
- Implement an HMI from the model and connect it to the backend
- Document formalization: spec, design, user manual
- Pedagogy, training: remotely train the technical members of the team on Web technologies
- Collaborative experience (knowing how to collaborate in a multisite and multicultural team), France/India
- Web (for new projects) and Python/ C++ skills (particularly for our assets that will be modernized)
- Know how to define and propose technologies and tools around automatic HMI testing solutions (especially Web but not only)
- Also have experience in AI-assisted Uxdesign
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of JIRA tools.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of generative AI
Behavioral skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Autonomy and proactivity in the management of daily tasks.
- Ability to be proactive and propose solutions.
- Client-oriented attitude with a sense of responsibility.
- Communication skills, both written and verbal.
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.
Skills Required
- Experience in HMI development in web technologies and practices of QT/QML
- 7-10 years experience in relevant field
- Accountability for collecting needs and co-engineering
- Experience with creating mock-ups in Figma and using IDE
- Experience implementing HMI and connecting to backend
- Ability to document specs, designs, and user manuals
- Experience in training team members on web technologies
- Knowledge of automatic HMI testing solutions
- Experience in AI-assisted UX design
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
