Senior Product Development Engineer

Grundfos; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Learning & development

Job summary

Grundfos in India seeks a Senior Software Development Engineer to design, develop and test embedded C software for RTOS-based pump control systems. You will work hands-on with low-level drivers, communication protocols, and hardware debugging across global agile teams.

The role emphasizes high quality, modular code, unit testing with CPPUnit, and collaboration in a cross-functional environment. Experience with Renesas, IAR, Jenkins is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of embedded software development experience in electronics
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C and RTOS concepts (e.g., ThreadX)
• Experience with RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, Modbus and hardware debugging tools
• Experience with Git, unit testing frameworks, and agile development practices

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software in C on RTOS platforms including low-level drivers
• Perform hardware debugging using common tools and interpret schematics to resolve issues
• Write and execute unit tests using CPPUnit and support CI pipelines with Jenkins
• Create and maintain high/low-level design documentation and ensure modular code
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional agile teams to analyze problems and deliver solutions
• Contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement of development processes

Skills

Embedded C

RTOS

Hardware debugging

Communication protocols (RS232 RS485 I

Unit testing

Git

Jenkins

Agile development

Education

B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics

Tools

CPPUnit

IAR Embedded Workbench

Git

Jenkins

Renesas RX/RL78 architectures

Job description

Are you passionate about crafting robust embedded software that powers intelligent pump solutions used across the globe? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.
As our new Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be designing, developing, and testing embedded software components in C for RTOS-based applications, working hands-on with communication protocols, low-level drivers, and hardware debugging across global agile teams. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing
As a key part of the Embedded Software Development team, you'll create impact by Developing reliable, high-quality embedded solutions that drive the next generation of Grundfos products, helping the world move water more sustainably and efficiently..
Your main responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and test embedded software in C, including low-level drivers and communication protocols (RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, Modbus) on RTOS platforms
• Perform hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and emulators while interpreting schematics to resolve complex issues
• Write and execute unit tests using frameworks like CPPUnit and support continuous integration pipelines with Jenkins
• Create and maintain high/low-level design documentation ensuring structured, modularized code
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional agile teams to analyze technical problems, challenge assumptions, and deliver elegant solutions
• Contribute to code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of development processes

What makes you a great fit
Above all, you are a hands-on embedded software engineer with deep expertise in C programming, RTOS environments, and hardware-level debugging, who thrives in collaborative agile settings and takes pride in writing clean, well-tested code. We would also imagine that you have:

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics or related field with 8-12 years of embedded software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C, low-level driver development, and RTOS concepts (e.g., ThreadX)
• Hands-on experience with communication protocols (RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, Modbus) and hardware debugging tools
• Experience with Git version control, unit testing frameworks, and agile development practices

It is a plus if you also:

• Experience with Renesas MCU architectures (RX, V850, RL78) and IAR Embedded Workbench
• Familiarity with Jenkins or similar CI tools and CPPUnit testing framework
• Strong written and oral English communication and presentation skills

Why you will love working here
We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.