Embedded SW Development Engineer

GE Vernova; Zamudio; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Embedded Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software in Linux/C/C++. You will work near hardware, contribute to energy-transition projects, and collaborate with global teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions in demanding industrial settings.

The role requires full-cycle embedded development experience, strong knowledge of embedded Linux/RTOS, and expertise in modern toolchains, CI/CD, and virtualization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/EE/CE.
• Proven, extensive experience in the full-cycle development of embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Architects, designs, and leads the development of critical components or entire embedded software product.
• Drives high-level technical discussions; leads architectural design sessions and translates complex technical requirements into actionable solutions.
• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to execute in a fast-paced delivery environment, ensuring high-quality output that meets critical product release goals.
• Maintains high code quality standards through the implementation of best practices, performing expert-level code reviews, and designing comprehensive unit testing frameworks.

Skills

Embedded Linux

RTOS

C/C++

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Virtualization

IEC 62443

IEC 61850

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description Summary
We are looking for a passionate Embedded Software Development Engineer who enjoys building reliable, high-quality software that powers critical industrial products. If you thrive working close to hardware, love solving complex system challenges and want to contribute to technology that supports the energy transition, we’d love to hear from you

Job Description Summary
We are looking for a passionate Embedded Software Development Engineer who enjoys building reliable, high-quality software that powers critical industrial products. If you thrive working close to hardware, love solving complex system challenges and want to contribute to technology that supports the energy transition, we’d love to hear from you
In this role, you will design, develop and maintain embedded software based on Linux and C/C++, working with modern development environments, virtualization and DevSecOps practices. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver robust, secure and high-performance solutions used in demanding industrial environments.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:

• Architects, designs, and leads the development of critical components or entire embedded software product. Provides strong expertise in areas including, but not limited to, networks, operating systems, cybersecurity, databases, applications, virtualization.
• Drives high-level technical discussions; leads architectural design sessions and translates complex technical requirements into actionable solutions through whiteboarding.
• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to execute in a fast-paced delivery environment, ensuring high-quality output that meets critical product release goals.
• Maintains high code quality standards through the implementation of best practices, performing expert-level code reviews, and designing comprehensive unit testing frameworks.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Proven, extensive experience in the full-cycle development of embedded systems.
  

Desired Characteristics

• Deep experience with (embedded) Linux and RTOS (task management, context switching, interrupt handling, etc).
• Expert proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Strong experience architecting solutions using Microservices, Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), Virtualization (Hypervisor types, VM management, network configuration).
• Strong experience designing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps workflows, and automated test frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with advanced toolchains, software analyzers, and debugging across embedded and virtualized targets.
• Proven experience integrating protocols such as IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV), DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-104, IEEE C37.118, IEEE 1588, PRP/HSR.
• Familiar with compliance to cybersecurity standards applicable to electrical systems including IEC 60255, NERC CIP, IEC 62443, IEC 62351
  

Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No