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# Senior Software Engineer(VK) 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/a49af92f-e2f6-44e6-a278-deaf936e5a3d

## 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:

In this position you are expected to work on a multitude of projects that impact customers directly. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record in delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced agile environment. You will work across the stack, from Java back-end services to TypeScript-based front-end experiences, and use AI-assisted and agentic tooling to deliver faster and with higher quality. On our team, you will be given a high degree of ownership and responsibility for the overall quality and operation of every piece of software shipped.

## Responsibilities

- Design and implement components of the product across the stack, from back-end services to TypeScript-based front-end user interfaces
- Apply AI-assisted and agentic tooling across design, coding, testing, code review, and delivery to improve team productivity and quality
- Build and operate LLM-based features, including agentic workflows and RAG pipelines, with attention to reliability, evaluation, and cost
- Deliver complex projects by defining structure in areas of uncertainty, identifying and expressing discrete deliverables, and coordinating with other teams
- Respond to time sensitive issues within multiple familiar software modules or subsystems, root cause issues, and proactively improve robustness of individual features
- Proactively help team by contributing to best practices and helping peers adopt AI-assisted development practices
- Assess the impact of issues to identify and drive systematic improvements within an area
- Work with engineering teams, product management, sales, and customers to understand requirements and develop solutions
- Work with support, the field and customers to collect relevant data to come up with solutions and/or workarounds on complex, critical customer problems

## Requirements

- 4+ years of experience building enterprise products using Java, with hands-on experience with industry best practices
- Hands-on full-stack capability, including front-end development with TypeScript and a modern framework (e.g., React or Angular), and integrating front-end applications with back-end services and APIs
- AI-Driven Development: Hands-on experience applying AI-assisted and agentic tooling across the software development lifecycle (design, coding, testing, code review, and delivery), with a track record of measurably improving team productivity or quality and helping peers adopt these practices
- Experience designing, building, and running LLM-based applications beyond prototypes, including agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, tool/function calling, and orchestration (LangGraph, AutoGen, or in-house frameworks), with attention to reliability, evaluation, and cost
- Experience in analyzing, debugging and diagnosing complex software systems - considering complexities like Performance, Scale, Interaction with Operating Systems, Multi-threaded interactions, etc.
- Proficiency with efficient algorithm design, data structures and design patterns.
- Provide technical guidance to peers and junior engineers, contributing to high-quality software design and development
- Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, provide constructive feedback, and enforce coding standards
- Collaborate with functional leaders and provide technical input on design and delivery
- Continuously review and make recommendations to improve processes, tools and implementation
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle critical situations involving high priority customer issues, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Prior experience of working with teams in the US or other countries
- Minimum undergraduate college/university degree in computer science or related experience

Nice to have:

- Hands on experience with shell scripts or Python
- Prior experience in Unix/Linux/Mainframe systems
- Understanding of operating systems, databases and file systems
- Prior experience working in security, performance, monitoring and scalability
- Extensive experience in web application security, including expertise in certificates, ciphers, SSL/TLS protocols, and related security concepts
- Experience working with CI/CD and(or) DevOps workflows & tools

AI Fluency Crafts effective, outcome‑oriented prompts, iterates to improve quality and speed, and validates AI outputs against business context and expectations.

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

Please click here for: EOE & Belonging Statements | Perforce Software

## 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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