Lead Embedded Security Engineer

GE Vernova; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Embedded Security Engineer in Hyderabad to bridge embedded software and cybersecurity. You will ensure secure-by-design devices, perform SDL and standards compliance, and collaborate with hardware teams to integrate software with hardware.

The role requires 5+ years in embedded development, strong C/C++, Python, and RTOS expertise, plus knowledge of security lifecycles and vulnerability management. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electronic & communication engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on embedded software development with exposure to security standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Embedded C/C++ for optimized code development.
• Strong experience with RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, VxWorks) for real-time constraints.
• Strong proficiency in Python for automation and security scripting.
• In-depth knowledge of IEC-62443-4-2 and Secure Development Life Cycle (SDL) practices.
• Experience with secure boot and device-level security hardening.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, SBOM/HBOM generation and third-party risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software.
• Execute SDL for components ensuring IEC-62443-4-2 compliance.
• Perform regular code/third-party scans and manage SBOM/HBOM inventories.
• Implement security features like Secure Boot and authentication.
• Collaborate with hardware and cross-functional teams on integration and design reviews.
• Conduct software verification and validation to meet security certification requirements.
• Maintain clear design specifications and customer-facing Secure Deployment Guides.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS experience (FreeRTOS, VxWorks)

Python

Security SDL IEC-62443-4-2

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS / EE / ECE or related

Tools

Git

SVN

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between low-level embedded software development and robust cybersecurity. You will be responsible for ensuring that our eLumina devices are secure by design, compliant with international standards, and resilient against evolving threats.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Embedded Development: Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software, ensuring code is robust, efficient, and well-optimized.
• Security Implementation: Execute the Secure Development Life Cycle (SDL) for assigned components, ensuring compliance with IEC-62443-4-2 standards.
• Vulnerability Management: Perform regular code/third‑party scans, manage SBOM/HBOM inventories, and remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• System Hardening: Implement security features such as Secure Boot, authentication mechanisms, and system logging.
• Integration & Collaboration: Work closely with hardware and cross‑functional teams to integrate software with hardware, participating in code reviews and design discussions.
• Validation: Conduct software verification and validation activities to ensure product quality and meet security certification requirements (e.g., BV, Exida).
• Documentation: Maintain clear documentation, including technical design specs and customer‑facing Secure Deployment Guides.

Required qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electronic & communication engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Embedded Experience: 5+ years of hands‑on experience in embedded software development with exposure to security standards.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Advanced proficiency in Embedded C/C++ for optimized code development.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with RTOS platforms (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks) managing real‑time constraints.
  • Strong proficiency in Python for automation and security scripting.
• Security Expertise:
  • In‑depth knowledge of IEC-62443-4-2 and Secure Development Life Cycle (SDL) practices.
  • Experience with secure boot, authentication protocols, and device‑level security hardening.
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management, SBOM/HBOM generation, and third‑party risk assessment.
• Core Competencies:
  • Solid understanding of hardware/software integration, memory management, and device drivers.
  • Excellent debugging and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to facilitate effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with IEC-61850 standards for communication networks and systems in power utility automation.
• Knowledge of software configuration management tools such as Git or SVN.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes