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Engineer - Software at Eaton — Chennai

Experience5–7 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modeunknown
Levelsenior
Posted19 Sept 2026

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About Eaton

Eaton is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

The role

Senior Software Engineer (5–7 years) role at Eaton, an appliances and electricals manufacturing company. You’ll design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications, including CCTV/video surveillance with video streaming and real-time data handling, plus interop between .NET and native C++ libraries. Required skills include C#/.NET (C# programming, .NET Framework/.NET Core, automation in C# .NET), C++/CLI, C/C++, GStreamer, REST APIs, video streaming protocols (RTSP, RTP, ONVIF), multithreading and asynchronous programming, and integration with multimedia frameworks/SDKs. Location is Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, with work mode not specified.

Full job description

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Software Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in software design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong logical and analytical thinking, excellent programming skills, and a passion for building high-quality software solutions.

The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and support software products throughout the product development lifecycle. This role requires strong technical ownership, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Success in this position requires effective collaboration, a strong drive to achieve project objectives, and the ability to learn and adopt new technologies, tools, and processes. Experience in media-related applications, video streaming, surveillance systems, or Video Management Systems (VMS) will be an added advantage.

Key Requirements

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software applications to meet business and customer requirements.Develop robust, reusable, and maintainable automation solutions using C# .NET.Analyze functional and technical requirements and translate them into robust software solutions.Participate in software architecture, design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.Develop scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications following software engineering best practices.Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.Ensure software quality through unit testing, integration testing, and adherence to coding standards.Contribute to automation initiatives.Take technical ownership of assigned modules and ensure successful delivery.Strong oral and written communication skills.Design, develop, and maintain software applications using .NET Framework / .NET CoreDevelop and support applications related to CCTV / video surveillance.Work on video streaming, processing, and real-time data handlingIntegrate third-party SDKs and multimedia frameworks such as GStreamerDevelop and maintain interop layers between .NET applications and native C++ libraries using C++/CLICollaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and QA teamsPerform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimizationParticipate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical documentationSupport product enhancements, bug fixes, and sustaining engineering activitiesEnsure compliance with performance, scalability, and security standards.

Qualifications

BE / B.Tech - CSE or IT.5–7 years in software development.

Skills

Strong experience in .NET Framework / .NET CoreProficiency in C# programmingExperience with C++/CLI for interoperability with native C++ librariesAbility to integrate native (C/C++) video processing or hardware SDKs into .NET applicationsKnowledge of video streaming protocols (RTSP, RTP, ONVIF preferred)Hands-on experience in CCTV or video-based applicationsExperience with GStreamer or similar multimedia frameworks (highly preferred)Strong understanding of multithreading and asynchronous programmingExperience with REST APIs

Preferred / Additional Skills

Experience with Python (scripting, automation, or video analytics).Familiarity with image processing or video analytics concepts.Exposure to Linux environments.Experience working with native multimedia libraries (C/C++) and wrapping them for .NET usage.Drive for Results, Passionate, Collaborative, Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed & with Digital Mindset.