Lead Engineer - Embedded SW Development

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, Inc. in Hyderabad seeks a Lead Engineer – Embedded SW Development to drive firmware design, implementation, and optimization for the MarkVIe control platform.

You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to ensure reliable embedded software across critical power systems. You will lead full-cycle development, performance tuning, V&V planning, and lifecycle management while collaborating with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure,

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of embedded software development experience.
• Hands-on development on embedded targets and troubleshooting.
• Strong C/C++ and RTOS experience (QNX preferred).
• Experience with hardware interfaces and debugging.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level system requirements into robust firmware architectures and low-level design specifications.
• Lead the design, coding, testing, and debugging of mission-critical system software for the MarkVIe platform.
• Analyze and optimize performance, stability, and resource usage to meet power generation requirements.
• Develop and oversee V&V plans for firmware with test teams.
• Lead technical design reviews and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with hardware design, systems engineering, and product teams.
• Champion automated unit and regression testing and continuous improvement.
• Manage software lifecycle from initiation to release and maintenance.
• Evaluate third-party and open-source components for cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

C/C++ programming

RTOS

Microprocessor arch

QNX experience

Agile development

Software testing

Code reviews

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters in CS/EE

Tools

CM tools

Defect tracking

Peer reviews

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Engineer – Embedded SW Development (LPB2), 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 state-of-the-art power generation control systems. You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to ensure the reliability and performance of embedded software — all while embodying the GE Vernova Way through a relentless focus on safety, integrity, customer impact, and continuous learning.

Job Description

Essential 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:6-9 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 forQNX.
  
  
  
  


• 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