Staff Software Engineer – AI Backend & Agent Frameworks

GE Vernova•Bellevue, WA

3d•$126,500 - $210,900

About The Position

The power grid is changing — and the software behind it needs to change faster. As a Staff Software Engineer on GE Vernova's Applied Grid Innovation team, you'll build the backend platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) agent frameworks that make next-generation grid management possible. Your work will directly shape how grid operators make decisions, automate complex workflows, and maintain reliable energy delivery at scale. This is a senior individual contributor role for an engineer who thrives on system architecture challenges and wants their code running in production environments where reliability isn't optional.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in backend or distributed systems development
Proficiency in Python and at least one additional backend language (Java, C++, or Go)
Proven experience designing microservices, REST/gRPC APIs, and event-driven architectures
Hands-on experience building AI/ML production systems — including model serving, inference pipelines, or agent-based orchestration frameworks
Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn
Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of software architecture, concurrency, system performance, and security principles

Nice To Haves

Experience developing software for on-premises, mission-critical, or operational technology (OT) control environments
Working knowledge of Energy Management Systems (EMS), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), WAMS, SCADA, or power system operations
Familiarity with time-series data systems and high-throughput data processing pipelines
A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Responsibilities

Design and build distributed backend systems using Python, Java, C++, or Go — creating scalable microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures that integrate with operational grid systems including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) data streams, and time-series databases.
Architect AI agent frameworks that orchestrate machine learning (ML) models, rule engines, simulation engines, and enterprise grid services — enabling intelligent automation and decision support in control room environments.
Develop AI/ML production infrastructure, including model lifecycle management, inference services, agent coordination layers, and real-time feedback loops for Advanced Energy Management Systems (AEMS), Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), and Wide Area Monitoring Systems (WAMS).
Lead code quality and engineering excellence, including automated testing, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline development, performance tuning, and system observability.
Collaborate across disciplines — working alongside data scientists, power systems engineers, and DevOps teams to bring AI-driven solutions from prototype to production in mission-critical environments.
Contribute to architecture decisions with a focus on scalability, fault tolerance, cybersecurity, and suitability for on-premises control center deployments.

Benefits

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
Relocation Assistance Provided