Staff Engineer, Software Development

Staff Engineer, Software Development

At Landis+Gyr, we don't just manage energy—we lead the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future. With a net revenue of USD 1.73 billion in FY 2024, and a presence in over 30 countries across five continents, Landis+Gyr empowers utilities and consumers to optimize energy usage through advanced metering, grid-edge intelligence, and powerful data analytics. Today, our global team of about 6,300 professionals is shaping the digital energy era—developing innovative technologies that support decarbonization, grid modernization, and real-time energy insights.

Our record USD 4.6 billion order backlog and strong book-to-bill ratio reflect long-term confidence in our mission and solutions. Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better!

Job Summary:

Design, develop, and maintain Smart Grid applications using .NET Core, C#, Kubernetes, Helm, PostgreSQL, and cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, and Azure. Leverage  and cloud-native technologies to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. Collaborate closely with Product Management, Project Management, Architects, and cross-functional R&D teams on requirements analysis, effort estimation, system design, development, testing, and delivery of end-to-end Smart Grid solutions.

Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and business stakeholders to design robust system components and technical solutions. Mentor junior developers by promoting best coding practices, code quality, design principles, and effective use of development tools while fostering technical excellence within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead in component and/or solution design, development, documentation, and validation.
• Work on agile development teams, collaborating with multiple cross-discipline architecture teams, Cloud Infrastructure Team to develop software components as part of L+G Smart Grid solutions.
• Participate in recruitment, development and mentoring junior engineers.
• Lead functional area-specific continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead in innovative technology and solutions development and/or validation.
• Create tools and applications by developing clean, efficient code based on specifications.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Identify and deploy software tools, systems, and components.
• Identifying areas for modifications in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications.
• Develop and unit test features in the Company's software products.
• Provide detailed & accurate estimates for code development efforts.
• Conduct code reviews with the team (subordinates) to improve compliance with established best practices and coding standards.
• Integrate software components and third-party programs.
• Train users and gather feedback.
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting.

Technical Requirements:

• Expert status  Core, Helm and C#.
• Strong SOAP Web Services, REST API and TCP/IP Knowledge.
• Experience with Windows Operating Systems, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes (GKE, RKE2) and Kafka messaging.
• Experience with Database scripting (Postgres, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Experience with LwM2M, LTE protocol and DLMS, ANSI, Wi-SUN data exchange standard a plus.

Company Culture:

• Supports and adheres to Company's core values.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Supports and adheres to Company's Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of development processes, and tools and related frameworks.
• Deep knowledge with relevant development and/or validation methodologies.
• Deep knowledge of AMI and Smart Grid Systems and Solutions.
• Advanced design, development, or validation skills in functional area.
• Strong technical skillset related to functional area.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Creative problem solving.
• Ability to work on complex R&D projects without supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively across audiences and through multiple mediums.
• Ability to work with others of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to…