Lead Engineer - Embedded SW Development
GE Vernova · Greater Hyderabad Area
- Experience6–10 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeunknown
- Levellead
- Posted12 Sept 2026
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova is hiring in Greater Hyderabad Area in energy utilities. This role looks for around 6+ years of experience.
The role
Lead Firmware/Embedded SW Engineer for an energy technology company (power generation applications) in Greater Hyderabad Area, working in a global cross-functional environment. You develop embedded firmware for MarkVIe platforms by defining architecture and low-level design, implementing system software, integrating and validating product designs, and performing verification/validation with firmware test engineers. Required skills include C/C++, automated unit and regression testing, C/C++ on embedded targets, microprocessor architecture knowledge, preemptive multitasking real-time operating systems (preferably QNX RTOS), software configuration management and defect tracking tools, and Agile development; exposure to C# and industry protocols like MODBUS, Profibus, Profinet, FF, CAN, and Ethernet is a plus. Work mode is not specified in the posting.
Full job description
Job Description Summary
Lead Firmware Engineer will participate in embedded firmware development for the MarkVIe platforms. You will work in a global environment with a skilled cross functional team of engineers creating and improving state-of-the-art platform for use in every kind of power generation application.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Understand high level system requirements to define the architecture and low-level design requirements and do the implementation. Designing, developing, coding, testing and debugging system software. Analyzing and enhancing efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources Integrate and validate new product designs Lead and perform high quality reviews. (Example: detailed design, source code, unit test code, requirements etc.). Interface with hardware design and development teams Work with the FW Test engineers to develop formal design verification and validation plans and perform or oversee testing. Assess third party and open source software Automated unit and regression testing. Experience in Agile development methodology. Maintain high quality documentation of the design, code reviews and the unit test results Experience working on multiple stages of the product development lifecycle (project initiation, design completion, release, and maintenance) Able to work in cross-functional and global teams
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors / masters in Computer Science/ Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related field of study. 6 - 10 years of working experience in embedded software programming Experience in hands on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets Experience in C/C++ programming and good understanding of different Microprocessor architectures. Hands on experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (preferably QNX RTOS) Experience in doing automated unit test for C/C++ applications. Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review. Exposure to C# development will be an added advantage.
Desired Characteristics
Experience with Control Systems firmware development for MarkVIe. Experience working with Industry protocols like MODBUS, Profibus, Profinet, FF, CAN, Ethernet Demonstrated experience working with global teams on global programs. Self-starter, able to work with multi-functional teams (Hardware, Software, System Test. etc.) Knowledge of software design for cybersecurity. Good interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes