Senior Software Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for Senior Software Engineer – C# / .NET (MAUI)
Location: Chennai, India (Hybrid)
Job ID: 47355

Profile Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in C# and the .NET ecosystem to design and develop advanced software solutions.
This role involves working across SDK development, Windows applications, cross-platform applications using .NET MAUI, and hardware integrations. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in system-level programming, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to independently drive features while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
The candidate should also be comfortable leveraging modern engineering practices such as AI-assisted development and spec-driven development.

About HID Global

HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions give people secure and convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be accurately identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and over 2 billion things are connected through HID. We work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses, and some of the most innovative companies on the planet. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID Global has over 4500 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID Global® is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. HID Global has is the trusted source for secure identity solutions for millions of customers and users around the world. In India, we have two Engineering Centre (Bangalore and Chennai). Global Engineering Team is based in Chennai and one of the Business Unit Engineering team is based in Bangalore. Check us out: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/hidglobal/mycompany/

Identification Technologies (IDT)

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.
HID’s Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID, NFC, and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect, identify, collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.


Are You Ready to Join the Team?

Our company is committed to finding the best and the brightest talent to help us reach the top. If you are a dynamic, highly skilled, experienced Cloud engineer and technology enthusiast, and you enjoy working in a rapid pace within a rapidly growing business environment, then you will want to consider this position. If you excel at communication, collaboration, and unrelenting innovation, we want to talk to you. And if you bring dedication, positive energy and integrity to the table, you just might be the right fit for our team.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to Windows driver development (UMDF/KMDF)
• Experience with embedded systems or device ecosystems
• Knowledge of security concepts such as cryptography and authentication
• Familiarity with IoT systems, MQTT, or cloud integrations
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality applications using C# and .NET technologies
• Build and maintain Windows-based applications (WinForms, WPF, or WinUI)
• Develop cross-platform applications using .NET MAUI with focus on performance and user experience
• Contribute to the design and development of SDKs and reusable libraries
• Work on hardware integrations and communication layers (USB, UART, I2C, SPI, HID, CCID)
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams for seamless device interaction
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application and system performance
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and follow best engineering practices
• Contribute to technical design discussions and solution architecture

Modern Engineering Expectations

• Hands-on experience or exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor and GitHub Copilot
• Understanding of spec-driven development methodologies
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity, code quality, and documentation
• Familiarity with context-aware development approaches

Technical Requirements: (Good to have)

• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET (Core and/or Framework)
• Experience in Windows application development (WinForms, WPF, or WinUI)
• Hands-on experience with .NET MAUI for cross-platform application development
• Experience in developing SDKs, APIs, or reusable libraries
• Knowledge of hardware communication protocols such as USB, UART, I2C, SPI, HID, and CCID
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
• Good understanding of object-oriented design and system architecture

Education and/or Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required, with graduate degree preferred
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in software engineering with exposure to system-level development and hardware-integrated applications

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of features
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, product-driven environment

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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