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# Senior Software Engineer(C++) at Perforce

- **Company:** Perforce
- **Location:** Pune, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-11-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/perforce/ae522a50-9b7d-4795-85cb-35ce2d428532

## Job description

Perforce is a community of collaborative experts, problem solvers, and possibility seekers who believe work should be both challenging and fun. We are proud to inspire creativity, foster belonging, support collaboration, and encourage wellness. At Perforce, you’ll work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in business. Before you know it, you’ll be in the middle of a rewarding career at a company headed in one direction: upward.

With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is trusted by the world’s leading brands to deliver solutions for the toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce.

Position Summary:

Perforce is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Static Analysis team in India. We are seeking an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, building reliable software, and taking ownership of technical execution. Our mission is to help ensure our customers' source code is bug-free and vulnerability-free before it ships. Leading companies across automotive, aerospace, telecom, medical devices, and other safety/mission-critical industries rely on us to prevent showstopper defects and security issues from reaching production. Chances are that you use technology today that was scanned by Static Analysis. Static Analysis is a highly accurate and trusted SAST (Static Application Security Testing) and static code analysis solution supporting languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Kotlin, and more. It is designed to scale to large codebases and fit into modern Agile/DevOps workflows via integrations such as IDE plugins, web portals, APIs, and command-line automation.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or equivalent).
- 5+ years professional development experience with C and C++.
- 3+ years in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Development experience in both Windows and Linux environments.
- Experience with static analysis, compilers, or program analysis concepts.
- Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms; ability to design efficient solutions.
- Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants and agents in daily development (coding, testing, debugging, code review).
- Experience and/or interest to work with other programming languages (e.g., C#) is a strong asset.
- Experience with Java is a strong asset.
- Strong knowledge and experience with compilers or static code analysis (e.g., parsers, ASTs, control-flow and data-flow analysis) is a strong asset.
- Familiarity with coding standards such as MISRA C/C++, AUTOSAR C++14, CERT C/C++ and CWE is a strong asset.
- Experience working on complex software features and systems with a high degree of technical ownership, including influencing technical direction across teams.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with other engineers to develop and enhance a wide range of static code analysis tools.
- Independently lead and own complex features and technical initiatives from design through delivery.
- Participate in high level system design and implementation of significant new features.
- Proficiency with efficient algorithm design, data structures and design patterns.
- Plan and develop tests on software changes and new features.
- Maintain existing software through bug fixes and enhancements
- Create clean, well-tested code and deliver the highest quality software.
- Provide task estimates and accurately report progress as part of an Agile process.
- Peer-review the work of other software designers.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance to help solve complex technical problems.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to independently resolve complex technical issues.
- Clearly and regularly communicate with management and technical support colleagues on project status, potential issues and progress.
- Demonstrate understanding of projects from both client and business perspectives.
- Experience in applying AI and agentic development approaches to improve developer productivity and product capabilities.
- Ability to design and integrate AI-powered agents responsibly into existing tooling, including evaluation, observability, and safe handling of customer/code data.
- Apply agentic development workflows to day-to-day engineering and share effective practices with the team.

AI Fluency Designs and scales AI‑enabled processes with measurable business impact, evaluates ROI, mitigates risk and bias, and mentors others on responsible AI use.

All employees are expected to demonstrate AI fluency appropriate to their role and level, including responsible use of AI tools, sound judgment, and adherence to company AI governance and security policy standards. Come work with us! Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.

If you are passionate about the technology that impacts our day-to-day lives and want to work with talented and dedicated people across the globe, apply today!

www.perforce.com

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## About Perforce

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Perforce Software provides version control, digital asset management, hardware IP lifecycle management, DevOps, and test automation tools that help organizations build and deliver mission-critical software.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by private equity firms Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners)
- **Headquarters**: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- **Founded**: 1995
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in cited sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Software development tools, DevOps, enterprise software, and digital asset management.
- **Target customers**: B2B enterprise and SMBs, with a strong presence in regulated and mission-critical sectors: game development, software/technology, semiconductor design, automotive/IoT, medical device, aerospace/defense, healthcare/insurance, financial services, telecommunications, and retail/eCommerce. Trusted by more than 75% of the Fortune 100 and 50% of the Global 500 ([perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/company)).
- **Mission/Purpose**: "Helps organizations build and deliver the software the world relies on" — supporting teams to "accelerate innovation without unnecessary risk." The culture slogan is "Work That Matters. People Who Care. A Place to Grow." ([perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/company), [perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/company/our-culture)).

## Products & Services
- **Helix Core (Version Control)**: High-performance version management for large-scale, mission-critical development projects, including game development and semiconductor/embedded software.
- **Digital Asset Management (DAM)**: Centralized management and collaboration for digital media assets across teams and enterprises.
- **Hardware IP Lifecycle Management (IPLM)**: Tracks and manages hardware IP design data and lifecycle processes for electronics and semiconductor teams.
- **Test Automation & Digital Experiences**: Solutions from acquired brands like **Perfecto** (web/mobile app testing) and **BlazeMeter** (load/performance testing).
- **Platform Automation**: Configuration, compliance, and infrastructure automation via **Puppet** (acquired 2022) and data management via **Delphix** (acquired 2024).
- **Professional Services & Open-Source Support**: Global experts to help maximize ROI, reduce risk, and support critical deployments ([perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/company), [perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/system/files/2025-02/corporate-fact-sheet.pdf)).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Not revenue, but scale is significant: 20,000+ customers, 1,700+ employees, 1,000,000+ users, 14 offices worldwide, and customers in 80+ countries ([perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/company)).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners ([perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/company)). Growth has been fueled by acquisitions: Hansoft (2017), Perfecto (2018), BlazeMeter (2021), Puppet (2022), Delphix (2024), and Snowtrack (2025) ([perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/company)).
- **Growth Signals**: Continues strategic M&A through 2025, 1,700+ employees globally, and expanding portfolio to address AI-driven software delivery challenges. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Minnesota and Great Place to Work in India ([perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/company), [perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/careers)).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Mission-critical trust**: 75% of the Fortune 100 rely on Perforce for environments where failure is not an option.
- **Broad portfolio**: Covers the full software delivery lifecycle — code, quality, infrastructure, and data — through an integrated suite of tools.
- **Deep vertical expertise**: Specialized solutions for gaming, semiconductor, medical device, aerospace/defense, and other high-regulation industries.
- **Global scale and reliability**: 10+ data centers and customers across 80+ countries ensure enterprise-grade scale and compliance.

## Strategic Focus
- **Enabling AI-era software governance**: Perforce is positioning itself as a "trusted partner helping organizations govern software delivery in the age of AI" by enforcing guardrails across code, quality, infrastructure, and data.
- **Continued portfolio expansion**: Investing in technologies and acquisitions that help teams "build, test, secure, and scale modern applications."
- **Sustainability and corporate responsibility**: CEO sits on the Board of SustainableIT, and the company supports industry-wide standards for environmental and social impact ([perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/company), [perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/company/our-culture)).

## Why Work Here
- **Growth and learning**: Career-specific and personal development training resources, plus "continued learning alongside experts."
- **Culture and belonging**: Employee Resource Groups, celebration of global traditions, and a commitment to a culturally diverse workplace.
- **Health and wellness**: Nearly 90% of gym memberships covered, healthy snacks/beverages, and wellness integrated into the culture.
- **Time off**: Paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible "You Time" with extra days added.
- **Community impact**: Paid day to volunteer, donation matching, and support for local communities.
- **Recognition**: Top Workplace in Minnesota (Star Tribune) and Certified Great Place to Work in India ([perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/careers), [perforce.com](https://www.perforce.com/company/our-culture)).

## Sources
1. [About Perforce, Leadership, Culture and Careers | Perforce Software](https://www.perforce.com/company)
2. [Careers | Perforce Software](https://www.perforce.com/careers)
3. [About Perforce Software – Corporate Fact Sheet (PDF)](https://www.perforce.com/system/files/2025-02/corporate-fact-sheet.pdf)
4. [Perforce Jobs on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/perforce)
5. [Our Culture | Perforce Software](https://www.perforce.com/company/our-culture)

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