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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Architect - Grid Edge & Decentralized Systems - **Company:** GE Vernova - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $113,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Artificial Intelligence, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Concurrency Controls, Command-Query Responsibility Segregation (Software Development), Data Synchronization, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Prometheus, Real Time Simulation, Cyber-physical Systems, TypeScript, Digital Twin, Data Processing, ReactJS, Grafana, Backend, Build Management, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Modeling and Simulation, Apache Kafka, Event Sourcing - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/01E0A81B2C6A43EDB9E06EAE7D457F52/job/ ## About the Role * Deep experience with distributed systems, federated architectures, and resilient edge software. * Strong skills in script writing using MATLAB, Go, Rust, Python (backend/edge) and HTML, CSS, TypeScript/React or Angular(UI). * Deep Experience with Kubernetes/K3s, Kafka/NATS, MQTT, gRPC, PulsarInfluxDB/TimescaleDB, and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana). * Hands-on work with AI/ML models in production environments. * Work experience with federated learning or lightweight model inference frameworks. * Work Experience with Digital Twin / Simulation modeling: OpenFMB, Modelica, graph-based modeling) and AI/ML algorithms development., * Master's degree or in electrical engineering or computer science with a minimum of 10 years' experience in the power or industrial system domain. * Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in building real-time simulation platforms * Deep knowledge in SW engineering with experience in advanced Automation, federated data processing and concurrency control, and Digital twin. * Fluency in resilience patterns: event sourcing, CQRS, consensus, circuit breakers, chaos testing. * Track record of building, shipping, and scaling complex software systems. * Exposure to grid operations, DER management, and industrial IoT environments. * Experience with real-time or cyber-physical systems where latency and reliability are key. * Knowledge of grid standards or protocols (e.g., IEEE 2030.5, IEC 61850, OpenFMB) is a strong plus. * Work experience in power system modeling and simulation tools such as EMT platforms (e.g. PSCAD, RTDS, Opal-RT). Behavioral Skills * Innovation in practice: Delivers creative, customer-validated solutions with measurable outcomes. * Entrepreneurial mindset: bias for action, curiosity for what's possible, work collaboratively, and drive to make it real. * Analytical problem-solving: Evaluates trade-offs and recommends pragmatic improvements. * One-Team: Cross-functional collaboration across software, controls, and hardware. * Communication: Explains complex concepts clearly; welcomes feedback and alternative viewpoints. ## Description This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a startup-style, fast moving environment where ideas turn into realization fast. You'll will report directly to the Electrification Chief Architect in CTO organization and working closely with product leaders, R&D teams, and customers to incubate, test, validate, and scale GEV technologies for the Grid of the Future ., * Design federated data and learning frameworks that connect distributed edge systems securely and reliably. * Engineer fault-tolerant data synchronization and concurrency control across distributed edge environments. * Build and deploy edge-native software components for decentralized operation, sensing, and control. * Integrate field data sources (SCADA, PMUs, IEDs, Sensors, and Edge Controllers) and IoT protocols/networks (LoRa, MQTT, DNP3, Modbus). * Collaborate with systems and data engineers to close the loop between simulation and live operations. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML capabilities and emerging solutions into existing platforms to create differentiating ecosystem solutions and new innovative business model. * Partner with customers, product and research teams to align innovation with real-world grid challenges and GEV Electrification zero-Carbon Grid Blueprint. * Manage and mentor Software engineers, guide technical guidance and help shape entrepreneurship and technical excellence. * Articulate complex technical solutions, and their associated business value to leadership and non-technical stakeholders. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)