Converter Software Engineer - Specialist Job Details | Vestas

Vestas is well-known in wind technology and actively contributes to its development. Vestas core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Power Power Controls Converter Control Framework

The Converter Control department plays a key role in maintaining Vestas leadership in sustainable energy. Our team develops, maintains, and assures the quality of converter control functionalities for all Vestas turbine families, while ensuring full compliance with global grid code requirements.

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Converter Control Department, developing next-generation control platforms for utility-scale wind turbines.

You will play a key role in designing and implementing software that controls high-power converters, enabling reliable and efficient renewable energy generation. Working closely with control engineers, system architects, platform teams, and test engineers, you will help translate advanced control concepts into robust, production-ready embedded solutions.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex real-time challenges, helping guide technical decisions, and mentoring colleagues while remaining directly involved in software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for converter control systems
• Contribute to software architecture and long-term platform evolution
• Ensure software quality, maintainability, and scalability across multiple product generations
• Review designs and code to ensure adherence to engineering standards
• Develop and maintain real-time embedded applications in C/C++
• Implement control-oriented software running on DSPs, microcontrollers, or industrial embedded platforms
• Optimize software performance, determinism, memory usage, and execution time
• Debug complex issues across software, hardware, and system interfaces
• Support system integration, validation, and commissioning activities while developing automated tests and verification strategies
• Contribute to SIL, HIL, and system-level validation activities while analyzing field issues and supporting root-cause investigations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Embedded Software / Electronics / Similar specialization
• 10 + years of experience with embedded software development environments
• Good understanding of software configuration management and version control
• Proficiency with industry tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Knowledge of software integration and release processes
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Skilled at diagnosing issues and developing practical solutions

Competencies

• Ability to work on their own through complex technical problems
• Experience working with remote, multi-location teams
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Possesses a global mindset with deep cultural understanding
• Applies a systems engineering approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Results-oriented, receptive to different perspectives, and thrives in an international, multicultural environment
• Mentors junior and mid-level engineers
• Shares best practices in embedded development and software engineering
• Supports continuous improvement in development processes and tools

What We Offer

We offer you a job in a truly global and collaborative organization with great opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development, where emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will benefit from a collaborative, professional atmosphere supported by great technical skill and an inspiring culture. You will be directly involved in facilitating the development of a core product and service, which is of utmost importance to our customers.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be Vestas India, Chennai.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 15th October 2026.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry. Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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