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Job Category Information Technology Digital Job Purpose Associate Software and OS Principal Engineer will be part of Automation Engineering team This role will act as a key expert for OS Software engineering team and guide assist for developing software for next generation products like Remote Terminal Unit RTU and other Lucy Automation products for Distribution Automation utilizing the skills tools and processes within the global team This role will guide in interpreting customer requirements filed applications and testing and certification requirements Job Context The duties and responsibilities of the Associate Software and OS Principal Engineer Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits Identify and encourage areas for software growth and improvement within the team Review source code procedures manuals and other documentation on the status operation and maintenance of software Assist with the development of software product documentation Collaborate with other software hardware and ATE developers in the team and at other sites to plan design develop test and maintain Automation product software releases Maintain high degree of integrity and traceability for software updates and changes Provide technical leadership to team members through coaching and mentorship Assist in the collection documentation and interpretation of user s requirements development of user stories estimates and work plans Review and guide design development and unit test applications in accordance with established standards Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code Package and support deployment of releases through proper channels and checks Identify standard legal and regulatory compliance requirements for products and guide the team in achieving those Identify additional verification and validation tests to enhance reliability of automation products Be part of technical discussions with internal and external customers as and when needed Assist in RCA of field issues 8D improvements and identifying and implementing corrective and preventive actions Qualifications Experience Skills Minimum Graduate degree in a relevant subject Electronic Engineering or equivalent Minimum 12 to 18 years of hands-on engineering experience in similar industry domain Associate Software and OS Principal Engineer at Lucy Electric is innovative flexible methodical patient logical enthusiastic and open to current ideas He she will work in teams and enjoy learning and sharing knowledge Job-Specific Skills Essential strengths C programming languages GNU tool chain GCC GDB Cross Compiler JTAG Linux Yacto ARM architecture Development of Embedded real time applications Source code management tools like GIT Subversion SVN SourceSafe Unit testing methodology Familiarity with bug tracking and traceability tools like OpenProject JIRA Bugzilla UML Unified Modelling Language XML or HTML Eclipse IDE Integrated Development Environment Continuous Integration tools such as Jenkins Hudson Protocols such as IEC 104 101 103 Modbus Serial TCP IP DNP3 Serial TCP IP IEC 61850 HTTP and protocol test tools Desirable strengths Real time operating systems Multiprocessor software architecture Device drivers like CAN bus I2C SPI Ethernet Serial XML Schema design XSLT XML Transformations Unit testing frameworks such as C Unit Behavioral Competencies Good interpersonal skills with a pleasant and can-do attitude Willingness to work and thrive in professional team Ability to cope with work pressures and go the extra mile About Us Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions with features such as remote operation and monitoring Linking energy generation to consumption the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility industrial and commercial applications .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.