Senior Software Engineer - C++ (8-10 yrs)

Why Quark Software :

At Quark, we've been revolutionizing graphic design, digital publishing, and content automation since 1981.

With over four decades of expertise, we empower organizations to master their content lifecycle through cutting-edge design, automation, and intelligence.

Our software solutions enable customers to create, manage, publish, and analyse their content with unrivalled effectiveness.

As we embark on an exciting new era of growth, we're on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our Global team.

Quark is the Foundation of Content :

Just as a Quark forms the basis of all matter in science, Quark serves as the foundation for all content.

Our tagline, "brilliant content that works," encapsulates our unwavering commitment to excellence.

With a global workforce of around 250 professionals, we foster an inclusive culture that celebrates our diverse Global Team.

Why Choose Quark :

Quark is entering a transformative phase of growth, driven by visionary leadership focused on research and development and customer success.

Our culture thrives on positivity and support, providing an environment where every employee can flourish.

Join us to make a meaningful impact on our customers' journeys and shape the future of content management through innovative research and development.

Together, we'll ignite brilliance in the realm of content.

Innovation : Quark stands tall as an established company that has consistently pioneered and excelled in content design, digital publishing, and content automation.

Our unparalleled expertise and extensive experience have solidified our position as unrivalled industry leaders.

ISO27001 Certified Excellence : As an ISO27001 certified company, Quark holds an industry-leading position that sets us apart as an exceptional organization to work for.

Diverse Global Workforce Quark, wholeheartedly embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce to drive the success of our company.

Health & Wellness : Our Employees enjoy comprehensive health insurance plans, including preventative care, along with paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick days.

Employees physical and mental health matters to us.

Professional Development : Quark success can only be achieved by the professional development and advancement of our employees.

Family FirstWork-Life Balance : We prioritize family with our flexibility and adjustable schedules that accommodate family and individual needs.

We offer Remote, Hybrid and in office options depending on location and responsibilities.

Quark Social Responsibilities : Volunteering time and talents in support of deserving causes and charities in our local communities and neighbourhoods is encouraged and rewarded with Volunteer Days.

Quark is More Than a Workplace: It's a vibrant and thriving environment where great work happens, collaboration blooms, and ideas come to life.

What You'll Do :

Quark Inc.is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team.

The candidate will focus on mainly C++ and will be contributing towards the development features.

Contribute towards the development of features, implementing parts or in whole for QuarkXPress and QuarkXPress for Business.

Ability to clearly understand per project basis.

Requirements :

- Existing product features and overall solution.

- Work closely with Scrum master/Lead in understanding the assignments in context of overall scope and implement the assignments in a timely manner with high quality.

- Install, Deploy, configuration and Demo product at feature level, must have excellent knowledge on complete product lifecycle.

- Able to demo and demonstrate whenever required as per business requirement.

- Ability to quickly adapt with regular switching of client assignments; based on priorities without significantly impacting productivity.

- Senior Software Engineer manage and develops software applications.

- Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process.

- Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development and proposed solutions.

- Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.

- Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards and programming.

- Improve operations by conducting systems analysis, recommending changes in policies and procedures for SLC.

- Participating in Agile meetings to contribute with development strategies.

- Owning critical processes that are highly available and scalable.

- Producing tremendous feature enhancements and reacting quickly to emerging technologies.

- Encouraging collaboration and stimulating creativity.

- Contributing to design and architectural decisions.

- Assist in the preparation and documentation of project requirements, specifications, and project plan.

- Support and develop software engineers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities.

- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

- Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

- Demonstrates initiative .

- Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.

- Full time position based in Chandigarh.

What we're looking for :

- BE/B.Tech/MCA/ME/MTech/ from premier institute in computer science or related field.

- A minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a software engineer with relevant Industry exposure.

- Experience building products for developers e.g SDKs, libraries, open source software.

- Experience in C&C++ (modern C++ e.g C++11, C++14 is a plus) and object-oriented design.

- Expert in graphic technologies like image formats (raster & vector), color management, compositing.

- Knowledge of various font formats.

- Knowledge of print technologies like PostScript and PDF.

- Experience in GPU technologies like D2D and Metal.

- Knowledge of image processing algorithms.

- Passion for writing efficient highly performant code for desktop (Mac and Windows) applications.

- Passion for collaborating with multiple engineering teams that are clients using your software.

- Deep understanding of overall systems development life cycle including various methodologies (agile, waterfall).

- Exposure to TFS and MS Build or equivalent systems.

- Exposure to open source technologies.

The Opportunity :

Quark is a leader in closed-loop content lifecycle management.

Our software solutions enable organizations to inform, educate, and entertain their audiences with precision and impact.

Join us to make a meaningful difference in content management while enjoying comprehensive benefits from day one.

Your growth and success matter to us.

Together, we'll unleash the power of innovative and successful content.