Manager - R&D Embedded System (Linux)

Schneider Electric; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Mumbai, India seeks an Embedded Software Developer specializing in IEC 61850 and Linux-based embedded systems for industrial energy automation products. You will design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded software, work on protocol stacks, driver development, and collaborate with hardware and QA teams to ensure robust, standards-compliant solutions.

Candidates should have strong C/C++ skills, Linux know-how, and experience with debugging tools; exposure to RTOS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum experience with embedded software design and IEC 61850 protocol development.
• Strong C/C++ skills and Linux-based development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for real-time systems.
• Implement and integrate IEC 61850 protocols (MMS, GOOSE, SV).
• Develop and optimize applications on embedded Linux platforms.
• Work on communication stacks and networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP).
• Perform system integration, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Develop low-level drivers and middleware components as required.
• Collaborate with hardware, system, and testing teams.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 61850, IEC 60870, Modbus standards.
• Prepare technical documentation, design specs, and test reports.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards.

Skills

C/C++ programming

IEC 61850 protocol

Embedded Linux

Embedded debugging

Networking TCP/IP

Real-time systems

Multi-threading

RTOS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Make

CMake

Yocto

Buildroot

GDB

Wireshark

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Developer with strong experience in IEC 61850 communication protocol and Linux-based embedded systems development. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for industrial/energy automation products such as IEDs, protection relays, gateways, or SCADA systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for real-time systems.
• Implement and integrate IEC 61850 protocols (MMS, GOOSE, SV).
• Develop and optimize applications on embedded Linux platforms.
• Work on communication stacks, networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP).
• Perform system integration, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Develop low-level drivers and middleware components as required.
• Collaborate with hardware, system, and testing teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC 61850, IEC 60870,MODEBUS etc.).
• Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and test reports.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with IEC 61850 protocol stack development or integration.
• Proficiency in Linux development (user space and/or kernel space).
• Experience with embedded systems debugging tools (GDB, Wireshark, etc.).
• Good understanding of networking concepts (Ethernet, TCP/IP, VLAN).
• Knowledge of real-time systems and multi-threading.
• Experience with build systems (Make, CMake, Yocto, Buildroot).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with substation automation systems or power systems domain.
• Familiarity with IEC 104 / Modbus / DNP3 protocols.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity in industrial communication.
• Exposure to RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr etc).
• Experience with version control tools (Git, SVN).
• Understanding of hardware interfaces (SPI, UART, I2C).

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