Senior Software Engineer – Electricity Market Optimization

GE Vernova

Senior Software Engineer leading Electricity Market Management System development at GE Vernova. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on software design and delivery in power systems applications.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,100 - $181,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

work closely with a team of 8-15 people who are responsible for enhancing, evolving, and supporting large on-premise highly-available Electricity Market Management System (MMS)
contribute and lead advanced Power Systems Application software design, development, testing, integration and tuning to meet project and/or product commitments
mainly consist of developing power system features for Electric Utilities, Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Transmission System Operators (TSOs)
define, develop, and evolve software in a fast paced and agile development environment using the latest software development technologies and infrastructure
provide domain knowledge and/or technical leadership to a team of electricity markets application software engineers
lead and contribute to electricity market application development and ensure software delivery is on schedule, within budget and meets or exceeds customer expectations
mentor junior team members
interact with Product Development Team, Customers, Solution Providers (Partner / Integrators), and other cross-functional teams as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with thesis or related work in power systems OR in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
A minimum of Four (4) years of experience in Electricity Markets, Security Constrained Unit Commitment and Economic Dispatch using Mixed Integer Programming (MIP), or Power System Analysis applications (must have at least 1 component in this section)
PhD in Electrical Engineering or related work in power systems, plus One (1) year of experience in development or project delivery experience in Electricity Market field.
Strong understanding of Mixed-Integer Programming (MIP).
Experience with testing and test automation.
Strong knowledge of source control management and GitHub in particular.
Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Power Systems Application software designsoftware developmenttestingintegrationtuningElectricity MarketsSecurity Constrained Unit CommitmentEconomic DispatchMixed Integer ProgrammingPower System Analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam collaborationcommunicationproject management

Certifications

Master’s degree in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Electrical Engineering