Qualys

Lead Software Engineer

PunePosted Oct 6, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Lead Software Engineer at Qualys is a role based in Pune. The posting mentions a bachelor's degree. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Key skills include C++, Go, Kubernetes, and Linux. Applications are submitted through Workday.

Education
Bachelor's degree (mentioned)
Visa sponsorship
Not mentioned in the posting
Application platform
Workday

Skills in this posting

  • C++
  • Go
  • Kubernetes
  • Linux
  • Git
  • Jira

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Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Brief Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Lead Software Engineer to work on an exciting project focused on developing advanced Container Security Solutions.

 

Full Job Description:

We invite you to become part of our highly motivated engineering team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge Container Security Solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a new product offering from Qualys.

This position is based at our rapidly growing R&D center in Pune, India, which is an integral part of our global, multi-continent engineering organization.

 

Responsibilities:

As part of a dynamic team of engineers and architects, you will:

  • Design, prototype, develop, and support highly scalable SaaS-based security solutions.
  • Collaborate on architecture and feature design for complex software systems.
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables through rigorous testing and performance optimization.

 

Required Technical Skills:

  • Bachelors / Masters in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of hands-on software engineer, developing complex system.
  • Proficient on Linux internals and security.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and GoLang on Linux platforms.
  • In-depth knowledge of Containers, Kubernetes, and various container runtimes.
  • Previous experience with security-oriented development - advantage.
  • Experience in design, prototyping, development, testing, and performance profiling.
  • Hands-on experience with Git, JIRA, Jenkins, and similar development tools.

 

Soft Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering assigned products, components, and features.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality and experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
  • Proven ability to work on complex projects with multiple features and short release cycles.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Collaborative team player with a positive, humble attitude.
  • Passion for raising the quality bar across products, teams, and the engineering organization.

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