Lead Embedded Software Engineer Are you a highly motivated, creative individual and passionate about developing high quality product with impacts
• Would you like to be a part of successful team
• Join our team! Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving energy and industrial customers in more than 120 countries. Built on over a century of innovation, the company provides advanced products, services, and digital solutions that support efficient, safe, and lower-carbon energy operations. Its portfolio spans oilfield services and equipment, turbomachinery, industrial technologies, and emerging energy transition solutions such as hydrogen, carbon capture, and emissions management. Baker Hughes continues to help customers meet the world's evolving energy needs through technology leadership, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Partner with the best As a Lead Embedded Software Engineer in our SmartServices - Completions, Interventions and Measurements team, you will design, develop, and support the embedded software and configurations that power Baker Hughes' acoustic telemetry technologies. You'll work with C/C++, embedded peripherals and systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and industrial communication protocols to deliver reliable, high-performance systems for challenging downhole environments. Depending on experience, you may also guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, and lead software activities across global projects.
As a
Lead Embedded Software Engineer , you will also be responsible for:
- Understanding system level requirements and expectations.
- Analyzing existing complex multi-component FW/SW systems to assess the implementation and integration of new features, including code test and system regression testing methodologies.
- Delivering embedded software for microcontrollers including interacting with communication protocols / buses; low level driver development; measurement and digital signal processing; and RTOS.
- Developing algorithm and answer products for sensor solutions.
- Developing high-quality and resilient firmware solutions as part of a cross functional team including scientists, and mechanical, electric and system engineers.
- Participating in code reviews and system performance reviews at various stages of development.
- Assessing opportunities for firmware improvements.
- Supporting qualification testing, field trials, and failure investigation of current and future products. Handling special projects, as assigned.
Fuel your passion! To be successful in this role you will:
- Have bachelor's degree in electronic, Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science with 10+ years design experience; Master's Degree in a related field with 5+ years design experience; or Ph.D. in a related field with 2+ years' design experience.
- Have experience with programming microcontrollers using embedded C or embedded C++.
- Have experience in using electronics measurement and laboratory equipment.
- Have experience in firmware design, testing, and debugging.
- Have demonstrated experience using AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, CodeWhisperer) to improve development efficiency, firmware quality, documentation, and test automation in embedded software projects.
- Proficient in oral and written English language. Ability to prepare written technical reports and present results.
- Ability to work with remote-teams in different time-zones, time-shifting to evenings when necessary.
Preferred Requirements: - Experience working with large SW and FW systems and networks.
- Developed code for fault resistant systems / understanding of design-for-reliability requirements.
- Worked with DSP and microprocessor systems and architecture.
- Familiar with a wide range of platforms including Microchip (dsPIC) and TI (28000 DSPs).
- Understanding of interfacing to common external peripherals (flash, ADC's, RTC's), common bus protocols (SPI, CAN, I2C) and external peripheral protocols (RS232/422/485, 802.11 WIFI, TCP/IP, and SNMP).
- Knowledge of and experience of FPGA and implementations of parallel digital signal processing. Experience in DSP and wireless communications (e.g. modulation, OFDM, error correction techniques, channel measurements and impairments, etc.).
- Familiar with Git, CVS, SVN, TFS version control system, and Agile Scrum development. Familiar in Bare metal, FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, Uboot, and BSP.
- Familiar with Oil & Gas logging, Measurement-While-Drilling and Telemetry downhole tools.
Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect.
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Embedded Software, Research and Technology Development
About Us: We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us: Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress
• Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.
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