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GE Vernova Embedded Software Engineer in Florianopolis, Brazil

Job Description Summary

Responsible for designing, developing and testing Embedded Software (Firmware), platforms and systems that control and runs on devices that need to be tailored to the needs of the hardware that it has to control and run on (i.e. directly controls the real time functions of a physical device such as motors, alternators, engines, valves, fans, and other devices and products). Typically requires a deep understanding of the characteristics of the physical device being controlled, the real time functions it is expected to perform and the ability to design, develop, implement, and test the logic and software required to realize the real time functionality. Usually tailored for products and services across various P&Ls.

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About us

Come bring your energy to change the world

Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital, and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

W hat you would work on

We’re Grid Automation, part of the Grid Solutions business and a leader in the protection, control, and automation of the world’s power grids. If you’re looking for a software engineering career that can make a real difference to the world, we’d like to connect.

More sustainable grids require better visibility, faster controls, and advanced automation - challenges addressed through innovative and flexible software solutions. As part of our team, you could:

  • Help develop new software tools and sophisticated control systems to enable next-generation networks

  • Help create a fleet of intelligent edge devices to protect, control, and automate the grid

  • Build control solutions for a microgrid

  • Develop the algorithms and analytics that optimize the electrical grid and enable it to become autonomous

What’s in it for you?

Gain experience across new technologies

  • Implement microservice architecture and containerization to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of software solutions

  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment

  • Leverage state-of-the-art DevOps tools and practices, including Jenkins, Jira, and others, to support development and deployment processes

Advancement and training opportunities

  • Take advantage of in-house and external training opportunities on new technologies

  • Benefit from buddy, mentoring, and coaching programs

  • Participate in our Affinity Network and be part of a diverse and inclusive community that enriches company culture through community involvement

Experience a global culture like no other

  • Connect with R&D offices in France, UK, Spain, India, Canada, Brazil, and the US

  • Work with cross-functional team members across the globe

  • Collaborate online, join in-person working sessions, or apply to travel the world on international assignments

GE Vernova. Change starts here.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound scientific / engineering principles and practices.

  • Perform cyber-security assessments and counter measures.

  • Define software architecture and software design.

  • Develop software applications and execute software integration activities.

  • Execute platform software reuse strategies and processes.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related Technical discipline from an accredited college or university.

  • Experience C/C++ programming in an embedded environment.

  • Experience in embedded Linux development.

  • Linux Kernel know-how.

  • Knowledge of scripting languages (Shell, python, etc.).

  • Technical English communication skills.

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience with RTOS (like VxWorks, RTLinux)

  • Cyber-security essential skills

  • Experience working on teams that use SAFe/Agile Scrum development methodology.

  • Experience implementing and using CI/CD pipelines.

  • Experience with micro services software architecture.

  • Experience with test-driven design, unit testing.

  • Knowledge on networking protocols (HSR, PRP, RSTP, VLANs...)

  • Strong interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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