Job Description

To accelerate growth and enhance customer value, Grid Automation is undergoing a strategic restructuring aimed at driving innovation in grid flexibility, reliability, and sustainability, while reinforcing its core portfolio. A central element of this transformation is the launch of the GridBeats™ Product Line, dedicated to delivering software-defined automation solutions. This initiative integrates advanced technologies and develops distinctive product platforms to address evolving market demands.

As part of the Global Engineering team, we are seeking an experienced and innovative leader to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our GridBeats Embedded Software Platform development.

In this role, you will contribute to the strategic roadmap and own day-to-day execution of various GridBeats embedded software products and solutions, ensuring the development and delivery of robust, scalable, and innovative releases.

Your mission is to lead the Embedded Software Development team in delivering high-quality standardized, scalable, and secure Embedded Software that meets the evolving needs of our customers and supports the company's strategic objectives. You will drive continuous improvement, foster collaboration across multiple functions like Software, Design Office, Program management, Cybersecurity and ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.

You will have direct responsibility over the Embedded Software development, for GridBeats IEDs, as well as the Control Software Platform (CSP) Technology development, for Grid Automation leveraging a team of domain experts, managing the resource capabilities, skillsets, competencies and optimizing R&D allocation. You will report directly to the GridBeats™ India R&D Leader

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Define and implement the Embedded Software Development strategy aligned with the company's vision and goals.
  • Contribute to strategy roadmaps for Embedded products, platforms and solutions, ensuring alignment with product and market requirements.
• Development Leadership
  • Lead the Development team in designing, coding, and testing Embedded Software for IEDs.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and secure Embedded Software solutions.
• Verification and Validation
  • Collaborate with the verification and validation processes to ensure Embedded Software meets all functional and performance specifications.
  • Implement rigorous developer testing practices to ensure robust quality builds for internal release to system validation and other users.
• Innovation and Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Embedded Software performance, scalability, and security.
  • Foster a culture of innovation within the Embedded Software development teams.
  • AI Enablement of embedded software design , development and validation workflows to vastly enhance quality and accelerate schedules multifold
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, product management, and Program management to ensure cohesive product development.
  • Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to stakeholders.
• Compliance and Standards
  • Ensure Embedded Software development adheres to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in embedded systems and Embedded Software technologies.
• Team Development
  • Mentor and develop team members, promoting skill growth and professional development.
  • Build a high-performing, motivated, and cohesive Embedded Software development team.
  • Drive the continuous development of software engineering and validation competencies, ensuring alignment with emerging technologies and evolving business needs.
  • Foster a high-performing and attractive work environment by attracting, developing, and retaining top software talent.

Required Qualifications

• Educational background Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is usually required
• Experience Significant experience in embedded systems development 10+years, this experience should include hands-on work with embedded software and hardware, development on multicore systems focusing on performance, and determinism
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++, as well with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS, task management, Context Switching, Interrupt handling, etc.) and microcontroller architectures, Linux, Microservices, Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), Virtualization (Hypervisor types, VM management, network configuration). Strong Experience with communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, SMV)
• Leadership and Management Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor a team of engineers. This includes project management, setting technical direction, and ensuring timely delivery of projects
• Problem-Solving Abilities Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimize embedded systems
• Communication Skills Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, product management, program management, Design Office. Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and influential skills
• Industry Knowledge Strong knowledge of protection and control segment for T&D. Understanding of industry standards, certifications, and security best practices for embedded devices. Strong knowledge on the IEC standards IEC 61850, 60870-5, 62351, 62433-4-2.
• Continuous Learning Staying updated with the latest advancements in embedded technologies and connectivity protocols
• Power System Product Design experience on developing Power System Products will be appreciated

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes