Lead Engineer 1 - Embedded Software

GE Vernova; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Hyderabad, India seeks a Lead Embedded Engineer (LPB1) to drive firmware design for the MarkVIe control platform, providing technical leadership and architecture guidance.

You will lead full-cycle development, optimize performance, coordinate with hardware and product teams, and advance automated testing and V&V in a global, cross-functional setting.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity compliance and lifecycle management from concept through maintenance.

Qualifications

• Embedded software development experience with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Experience leading firmware design and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Translate system requirements into firmware architectures and designs.
• Lead end-to-end design, coding, testing, and debugging of firmware.
• Optimize performance and resource usage for power generation systems.
• Oversee V&V plans and collaborate with test teams.
• Drive code quality through design reviews and unit tests.
• Coordinate with hardware, systems, and product teams.
• Promote automated testing and ongoing process improvement.
• Manage software lifecycle from concept to maintenance.
• Evaluate third-party components while ensuring cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

C/C++

Microprocessor architectures

RTOS (QNX)

Agile methodologies

Automated unit testing

Communication

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Git

Jira

Peer reviews

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Embedded Engineer (LPB1), you will be a technical cornerstone in the development and evolution of the MarkVIe control platform. Operating within a global, cross-functional environment, you will drive the design, implementation, and optimization of firmware for our state-of-the-art power generation control systems. You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to ensure the reliability and performance of our embedded software.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Translate high-level system requirements into robust firmware architectures and low-level design specifications.

• Full-Cycle Development: Lead the design, coding, testing, and debugging of mission-critical system software for the MarkVIe platform.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources to meet stringent power generation requirements.
• Validation & Integration: Integrate new product designs and collaborate with firmware test teams to develop, perform, and oversee formal design verification and validation (V&V) plans.
• Quality Assurance: Lead high-quality technical reviews, including detailed design, source code, unit test frameworks, and requirement documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a primary interface between hardware design, systems engineering, and product teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion automated unit and regression testing initiatives; foster a culture of continuous improvement in both product quality and development processes.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage software throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from project initiation and design to release and long-term maintenance.
• Assessment: Evaluate and integrate third-party and open-source software components while maintaining compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 9–12 years of professional experience in embedded software programming, with a demonstrated ability to perform hands‑on development and complex troubleshooting on embedded targets.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Advanced C/C++ programming skills.
  • In-depth understanding of microprocessor architectures.
  • Hands‑on experience with preemptive, multitasking Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS), with a strong preference for QNX.
• Methodologies: Proven experience in Agile development environments and automated unit testing for C/C++.
• Toolsets: Proficiency in software configuration management tools, defect tracking systems, and peer‑review processes.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of working effectively in global, multi‑functional teams.

Desired Characteristics

• Domain Expertise: Direct experience with MarkVIe control systems firmware development.
• Protocol Knowledge: Experience working with industrial communication protocols (e.g., MODBUS, Profibus, Profinet, Foundation Fieldbus, CAN, Industrial Ethernet).
• Security Mindset: Knowledge of secure software design and cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading global programs and mentoring junior engineers.
• Versatility: Exposure to C# development for tooling or utility applications is a strong plus.
• Initiative: A self‑starter mindset with the ability to navigate complex, cross‑functional technical challenges autonomously.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes