Digital & IT
Product Development Engineer
Job Description

Job Role Description

Are you passionate about developing embedded software that powers intelligent pump solutions used across the globe? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.


As our new Software Development Engineer, you will be designing, developing, and testing embedded software for cutting-edge products, working with microcontroller architectures and communication protocols to deliver robust, high-quality solutions. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.


What you will be doing
As a key part of the Embedded Software Development team, you'll create impact by Developing reliable embedded software that drives Grundfos products forward, directly contributing to sustainable water and energy solutions worldwide..
Your main responsibilities include:
•    Design, develop, and test embedded software components in C for microcontroller-based products, including display products
•    Develop and maintain communication drivers and protocols such as RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, and Modbus
•    Perform hardware debugging and testing using oscilloscopes, multimeters, emulators, and OCD tools
•    Create and execute unit tests, support test automation, and contribute to continuous integration pipelines using Jenkins and Git
•    Produce high-quality technical documentation including high-level and low-level design specifications
•    Collaborate with global agile teams to deliver structured, modularized embedded software solutions

 

What makes you a great fit
Above all, you are a hands-on embedded software engineer with strong C programming skills, a quality-first mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures while simplifying complex technical challenges. We would also imagine that you have:
•    B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics or related field with 4-7 years of embedded software development experience
•    Strong proficiency in Embedded C programming, RTOS concepts (e.g., ThreadX), and MCU architectures
•    Hands-on experience with communication protocols (RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, Modbus) and hardware debugging tools
•    Experience with version control (Git), CI tools (Jenkins), and unit testing frameworks (e.g., CPPUnit)
It is a plus if you also:
•    Experience with Renesas MCU families (RX, V850, RL78) and IAR Embedded Workbench
•    Experience with software development and test automation for display products
•    Proficiency in Python for scripting and test automation

 

Why you will love working here
We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:
•    A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
•    Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
•    Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
•    Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

 

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

 

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!
To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com

Information at a Glance

Job Details

Workplace:  Hybrid (office and home-working)
Job Location:  Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India
Contract Type:  Full-Time
Employment Type:  Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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