Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Ralliant in Ahmedabad

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Your Impact You will be working on sophisticated, industrial, real-time systems involving embedded Linux platforms, industrial communications, edge computing, data acquisition, and desktop software applications. This team of engineers develops innovative monitoring systems used for Grid Monitoring, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Generation, and other critical electrical infrastructure applications. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and support of software for mission-critical monitoring and diagnostic products used throughout the electrical power industry. Working closely with Systems, Hardware, Test, Firmware, and Product Management teams, you will develop software spanning embedded Linux platforms, edge applications, industrial communications, desktop software, engineering tools, and system integration layers. You will contribute across the complete product lifecycle, from requirements definition and architecture through implementation, integration, verification, release, and sustaining engineering. Leveraging modern software engineering practices, including AI-assisted development, code analysis, debugging, and test automation tools where appropriate, you will help deliver robust, secure, maintainable, and scalable products that support critical electrical infrastructure around the world. Here’s where you’ll demonstrate your proficiencies: Design, develop, maintain, and debug software for embedded Linux platforms, edge devices, desktop applications, and engineering tools. Develop high-quality software solutions using C++, C#, Python, or other appropriate programming languages. Develop Linux-based applications, services, data processing components, communications software, and system management functions. Develop desktop applications, configuration utilities, diagnostic tools, visualisation tools, and user interfaces. Implement and maintain industrial communications protocols including IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, MQTT, OPC-UA, and related technologies. Develop software for data acquisition, event processing, diagnostics, analytics, reporting, communications, and product configuration. Support integration across embedded devices, networking infrastructure, databases, cloud services, desktop applications, and wider product ecosystems. Work with Systems, Hardware, Firmware, Software, and Test Engineers to deliver integrated product solutions. Perform root-cause analysis, debugging, and performance optimisation across complex software systems. Develop and support automated testing, regression testing, continuous integration, and software quality verification. Support cybersecurity, secure communications, compliance, and secure software development initiatives. Contribute to software architecture, design reviews, technical risk assessment, and product lifecycle decisions. Utilise AI-assisted development, code review, debugging, documentation, and test generation tools to improve engineering productivity and software quality. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices, tools, and development processes. Work within Agile Scrum teams to support efficient product delivery, continuous improvement, and long-term product reliability. Qualifications The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum five years of industry experience developing embedded software, Linux-based applications, desktop applications, or software-based industrial products. Strong proficiency in C++ and modern software development practices. Experience developing applications, services, or system-level software on Linux-based platforms. Experience developing desktop software applications using C#, .NET,