Meghana Dara

Cw Software Engineer @Intuit

Dallas, TX, US

In this role, I design, develop, and maintain embedded and desktop software applications, focusing on high-performance, scalable, and secure solutions. Key responsibilities and achievements include:• Developed and enhanced C++17 software applications for both TurboTax desktop and embedded platforms, ensuring performance and scalability.• Worked on Embedded Linux (Yocto, Ubuntu) for firmware-level feature development and device integration.• Designed and implemented device drivers and low-level embedded modules for ARM-based microcontrollers, including bare-metal development for performance-critical use cases.• Developed and maintained communication protocol support (Ethernet, USB, PCI, CAN, TCP/IP) for seamless interoperability across embedded and industrial systems.• Built unit, integration, and automated tests in Python, creating reusable frameworks to validate firmware behavior and improve QA efficiency.• Applied object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) and design patterns to create maintainable and reusable firmware components.• Participated in code reviews, mentoring peers in C++ best practices, real-time embedded design, and debugging techniques.• Troubleshot and debugged Linux kernel-level issues using GDB, CLion, and Splunk, improving system reliability.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (product managers, UI/UX designers, QA testers) to deliver high-quality, customer-focused. • Built and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git/Gerrit, and Docker to accelerate firmware release cycles and improve test automation coverage.• Mentored and guided junior engineers on C++/Java development, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.