Engineer 2, Customer Order Engineering - Embedded Software

At Baker Hughes, this position forms part of our broader Talent Community as we prepare for future business needs. By submitting your application, you will join a pool of skilled professionals whose profiles we review as new opportunities arise. Your experience will be considered for roles that align with your background and the evolving requirements of our teams; however, you may not be contacted immediately, as outreach depends entirely on business demand and the timing of suitable openings.

Embedded Software Engineer

Are you ready to design high‑reliability embedded software that powers next‑generation subsea control systems?

Do you have the technical drive to solve complex system challenges and influence embedded engineering excellence?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving energy and industrial customers in more than 120 countries. Built on over a century of innovation, the company provides advanced products, services, and digital solutions that support efficient, safe, and lower‑carbon energy operations. Its portfolio spans oilfield services and equipment, turbomachinery, industrial technologies, and emerging energy transition solutions such as hydrogen, carbon capture, and emissions management. Baker Hughes continues to help customers meet the world’s evolving energy needs through technology leadership, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Fuel your passion

As an Embedded Software Engineer in our Subsea Production Systems team, you will design, develop, and support the embedded software and configurations that power Baker Hughes’ subsea control technologies. You’ll work with C/C++, Python, real‑time Linux, and industrial communication protocols to deliver reliable, high‑performance systems for challenging offshore environments. Depending on experience, you may also guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, and lead software activities across global projects.

As a Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Participating in or leading design and code reviews, producing high‑quality technical deliverables and ensuring adherence to engineering best practices.

• Developing, testing, and maintaining embedded C/C++ software for Windows and real‑time Linux platforms, applying object‑oriented design principles and code‑quality tools such as LINT or LDRA.

• Creating, validating, and troubleshooting XML‑based configurations for Subsea Electronic Modules, supporting both project execution and production environments.

• Developing and enhancing Python-based support tools to modernize workflows, integrate new features, and replace legacy engineering utilities.

• Implementing and supporting distributed communication systems using industrial protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP, CAN, Ethernet UDP/TCP, and related technologies.

• Diagnosing and resolving system‑level issues, applying structured troubleshooting to identify root causes across software, configuration, and communication layers.

• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring seamless integration of software components within the subsea control system architecture.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline.

• Have experience with embedded software development in C/C++, along with familiarity with Python or Java SE.

• Have an understanding of object‑oriented design, real‑time systems, and distributed communication protocols.

• Be able to analyse issues, troubleshoot systematically, and contribute to high‑reliability system development.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many offices.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

• Tailored financial programs

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits