Markham, Ontario, Canada
18 days ago
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (C++ / RTOS / Python)
Job Description SummaryWe’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
•\tDesign and develop cloud applications, edge computing solutions, and AI analytics, utilizing technologies such as Kubernetes, Kafka, gRPC, Go, and JavaScript
•\tImplement microservice architecture and containerization to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of software solutions
•\tParticipate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment
•\tLeverage state-of-the-art DevOps tools and practices, including Jenkins, Jira, and others, to support development and deployment processes

Advancement and training opportunities
•\tTake advantage of in-house and external training opportunities on new technologies
•\tBenefit from buddy, mentoring, and coaching programs
•\tParticipate 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
•\tWork with cross-functional team members across the globe
•\tCollaborate online, join in-person working sessions, or apply to travel the world on international assignments

#GASW

GE Vernova. Change starts here.

In this role you'll be responsible for designing , developing and testing Embedded Software (Firmware), platforms and systems that runs on devices that need to be tailored to the needs of the hardware that it has to run on.

As part of a multi-developer firmware team the major responsibilities will include analysis, design, implementation and testing of firmware for Transmission product line. You will report to the Senior Software Manager. #LI-SH1

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Architects, designs and/or programs/develops a small module or a large component, feature, set of features, whole feature area or entire embedded software product. Some areas of expertise may include, but is not limited to, networks, operating systems, cybersecurity, databases, or applications.Identifies scope of the work, provide initial estimate and justify the estimate with factsEngages in technical discussions; participates in technical designs and presents technical ideas through white boardingDesigns and implements features or components of feature on request from various programsWorks closely with peers and keeps engaging in a fast pace technical design and development teamExecutes in a fast pace delivery mode and focuses in delivering tasks to meet the product release goalMaintains code quality through best practices, code reviews and unit testingCustomer-oriented focus in the root cause analysis of issues during programs executionSeeks and provides feedback on design and developmentDemonstrates the ability to make informed technology choices after due diligence and impact assessmentArticulates the need for scalability and understand the importance of improving quality through testing.Provides guidance to other team members with either planning and execution and/or design architecture

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.Minimum of 8 years of embedded development experience.

Desired Characteristics:

C++ preferably C++17 programming skills and understanding of object oriented design and developmentStrong grasp of RTOS; VxWorks, embedded Linux fundamentalsGood understanding and programming skills of modern languages such as GO and PythonExposure to modern development environments CI/CD, automated software unit-testingKnowledge of microcontrollers; NXP Freescale family, Xilinx SoC’s, Altera SoC's

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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