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 Real Time Developer
Requirements:
7+ years of experience as a C/C++ Software Engineer.
Experience in multi-threaded Performance-Oriented programming.
Ability to quickly get into a large and complex code base.
Experience in OOP.
Initiative and Independent with self-learning capabilities.
Team player with good interpersonal skills.
Experience with at least one of the following:
Knowledge of Linux and network programming.
Background in TLS, HTTP/S, Web Security, Application Firewall, Denial of Service, etc.
B.Sc. in Computer Science or a parallel degree from an academic establishment.
Advantage:
Knowledge of layer 2-4 network protocols such as TCP, IP, ARP, etc.
Cloud native experience / understanding of AWS public cloud.
eBPF/gRPC programming.
Experience with OpenSSL.
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
- 7+ years of experience as a C/C++ Software Engineer.
- Experience in multi-threaded performance-oriented programming.
- Ability to quickly get into a large and complex code base.
- Experience in object-oriented programming (OOP).
- Initiative and independent with self-learning capabilities.
- Team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Linux and network programming.
- Background in TLS, HTTP/S, Web Security, Application Firewall, Denial of Service knowledge.
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent degree.
- Knowledge of layer 2-4 network protocols such as TCP, IP, ARP.
- Cloud native experience / understanding of AWS public cloud.
- eBPF and gRPC programming experience.
- Experience with OpenSSL.
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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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.
