Senior Software Engineer – Electricity Market Optimization

GE Vernova

Senior Software Engineer leading electricity market application development for Electric Utilities and ISOs. Collaborating with a diverse team to enhance Electricity Market Management System.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBellevue • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,880 - $191,820 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Power Systems Analysis and Electricity Market Optimization application development, with a strong focus on Mixed-Integer Programming and optimization software for large-scale systems. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior members, and ensure software delivery meets customer expectations within budget and schedule.

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Power Systems AnalysisElectricity Market OptimizationMixed-Integer ProgrammingOptimization Software DevelopmentSource Control Management

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Hard Skills

Electricity Market Application DevelopmentOptimization SoftwareTesting and Test AutomationAgile DevelopmentLean MethodologySoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)RefactoringDocumentation PracticesBudget EstimationCustomer Interaction

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GitHub

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Wholesale Market Management SystemPJMMidwest ISOSouthwest Power PoolISO New EnglandAlberta Electric System Operator

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be responsible for defining, developing, and evolving 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
Write documents such as design notes, testing procedures, etc.
Provide budgetary estimate for new project tasks to project leads and project managers
Work with customer throughout the project life cycle to ensure the software meets customer’s quality standards and functional requirements
Mentor junior team members
Interact with Product Development Team, Customers, Solution Providers (Partner / Integrators), and other cross-functional teams as required.
Apply principles of SDLC and methodologies like Lean/Agile/XP, CI, software and product security, scalability, documentation practices, refactoring, and testing techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering in power systems or Optimization
A minimum of Two (2) years of experience in Power systems Analysis with focus on Electricity Market Optimization application development
Strong business knowledge of Wholesale Market Management System, especially PJM, Midwest ISO, Southwest Power Pool, ISO New England or Alberta Electric System Operator
Hands-on experience in developing optimization software designed to manage large scale systems for Unit Commitment and Economic Dispatch problems
Strong understanding of Mixed-Integer Programming (MIP)
Experience with testing and test automation
Strong knowledge of source control management and GitHub in particular
Demonstrated ability to learn new software development practices, languages, and tools
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

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, a 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