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GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Develop and maintain enterprise software for grid and power system solutions using C++ and Java. Responsibilities include designing features, implementing algorithms, refactoring code, testing, debugging, troubleshooting performance issues, and participating in code reviews. The role involves translating utility requirements into reliable applications while applying Agile, CI/CD, security, and quality practices. Collaboration with engineers, architects, product managers, and domain experts is central to delivering scalable Grid Software products.
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Job Description SummaryAs a Software Engineer, you will contribute to GE Vernova Grid Software's mission of enabling a more sustainable and reliable energy future by developing and enhancing software solutions that support critical power system operations worldwide. This role combines software engineering fundamentals with power systems knowledge, requiring hands-on experience in developing and maintaining enterprise applications using technologies such as C++ and Java, while gaining exposure to modern full-stack and cloud-based architectures. You will collaborate with senior engineers, architects, product managers, and domain experts to translate utility and grid operation requirements into high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming and analytical skills, a solid understanding of algorithms and data structures, and a passion for delivering reliable, scalable, and maintainable software. This role provides an opportunity to work on innovative Grid Software products that help transform the future of energy.Job Description
Responsibilities
Additional Information- Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and applications for Grid Software and power system solutions.
- Develop features using C++, Java, and modern software development technologies while adhering to engineering best practices.
- Participate in code refactoring and modernization initiatives to improve maintainability, performance, and scalability.
- Collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and domain experts to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Translate power systems and utility business requirements into efficient and reliable software implementations.
- Develop and implement algorithms, data structures, and analytical functions within product modules.
- Contribute to software design, code reviews, unit testing, and debugging activities.
- Apply Agile development practices, CI/CD, automated testing, security, and quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.
- Analyze and troubleshoot application performance, defects, and production issues.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver software features on time and with high quality.
- Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Java with a solid foundation in software engineering principles.
- Experience working with enterprise software products and complex codebases.
- Understanding of software refactoring, code quality improvement, and maintainable design practices.
- Familiarity with modern full-stack technologies, REST APIs, databases, and web application development.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
- Knowledge of Linux and Windows development environments.
- Understanding of power systems, energy management, grid applications, or utility operations is highly desirable.
- Ability to learn and apply domain knowledge to develop effective software solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- 2-5 years of experience in software development or software product engineering.
- Hands-on experience developing software using C++, Java, or similar object-oriented programming languages.
- Experience working through the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and support.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and source control tools.
- Exposure to software modernization, code maintenance, and debugging activities.
- Knowledge of databases, APIs, and distributed application development.
- Understanding of cloud technologies, microservices, or modern web frameworks is a plus.
- Exposure to power systems, utilities, industrial control systems, EMS, DMS, SCADA, or related domains is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work independently, and contribute effectively within a collaborative engineering team.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
- 2–5 years of experience in software development or software product engineering
- Hands-on experience with C++, Java, or similar object-oriented programming languages
- Experience across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and support
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and source control tools
- Exposure to software modernization, code maintenance, and debugging activities
- Knowledge of databases, APIs, and distributed application development
- Understanding of cloud technologies, microservices, or modern web frameworks
- Exposure to power systems, utilities, industrial control systems, EMS, DMS, SCADA, or related domains
- Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and contribute effectively within a collaborative engineering team
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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The Company
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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