Full-Time

Software Team Leader, Asset Performance Management

Updated on 9/3/2026

GE Vernova

GE Vernova

1,001-5,000 employees

Global energy provider: power, wind, electrification

No salary listed

Montpellier, France + 1 more

More locations: Madrid, Spain

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Required Skills
MLOps
Agile
Distributed Systems
Machine Learning
Java
Data Engineering
Quality Assurance (QA)
Cybersecurity
C#
REST APIs
DevOps

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar technical discipline.
  • A minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in software development, including technical leadership or team leadership experience.
  • Strong experience with backend or server software development using Java, C#, or equivalent technologies.
  • Experience with distributed systems, client-server architectures, or large-scale device management systems.
  • Experience with databases, application programming interfaces, and system integrations.
  • Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments.
  • Experience leading distributed or international software development teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Experience with Asset Performance Management systems, predictive analytics platforms, or condition-based monitoring solutions for industrial assets.
  • Proven experience with optimization algorithms, including maintenance optimization, risk-based optimization, or fleet-level resource optimization.
  • Experience with Reliability-Centered Maintenance methodologies, failure mode analysis, or reliability engineering principles applied to software systems.
  • Hands-on experience or strong technical understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, including machine learning model development, deployment, and integration into production software, such as predictive maintenance models, anomaly detection, and remaining useful life estimation.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders in product management, architecture, and operations without direct authority, driving consensus on technical direction and priorities.
  • Proven ability to orchestrate work across multiple teams, time zones, and organizational boundaries while maintaining delivery momentum.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear messaging for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A track record of building trusted relationships with senior leadership and advocating for team needs, resources, and strategic investments.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the software development team responsible for the Asset Performance Management product.
  • Own delivery of software features, releases, and maintenance for the product.
  • Plan and coordinate development activities across distributed teams in collaboration with the Asset Performance Management Project Manager.
  • Work closely with Product Management to translate product requirements into development plans and technical solutions.
  • Ensure high software quality, maintainability, and reliability of the product.
  • Guide technical decisions and support the team in software design and implementation.
  • Collaborate with Software Architecture, Quality Assurance and Testing, User Experience, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with common practices and platform architecture.
  • Ensure proper software development processes are followed, including code reviews, testing, documentation, and release processes.
  • Manage technical risks, technical debt, and system improvements.
  • Support troubleshooting of complex technical issues and customer problems when required.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing software engineering team.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of team members.
  • Foster collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Ensure effective communication and coordination across distributed teams and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to long-term product and technical roadmap planning.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with device management systems, Internet of Things platforms, industrial software, or similar large-scale systems.
  • Experience with software deployment, version management, and update mechanisms.
  • Experience with cybersecurity considerations for device communication and software updates.
  • Ability to work in international and matrix organizations.
  • Experience collaborating with product management, architecture, quality assurance, and user experience teams.
  • Experience with data pipelines and analytics frameworks for processing large volumes of sensor or telemetry data from grid-connected assets.
  • Familiarity with statistical modeling, time-series analysis, or digital twin concepts for asset health assessment.
  • Experience leading teams that develop and operationalize artificial intelligence and machine learning models in production environments, including MLOps, model monitoring, and retraining pipelines.
  • Knowledge of power grid assets, substation equipment, or utility industry standards related to asset management, such as IEEE and IEC standards.
  • Experience facilitating cross-team workshops, design reviews, or alignment sessions that drive shared understanding and joint decision-making.
  • Ability to navigate organizational complexity, manage competing priorities from multiple stakeholders, and resolve conflicts constructively.
  • Experience developing individuals' communication, collaboration, and leadership capabilities through coaching and mentoring.

GE Vernova is a global energy company created in 2024 to support the electricity grid and the energy transition, with three focuses: Power, Wind, and Electrification. It sells large-scale equipment, signs long-term service agreements, and provides software to utilities, independent power producers, grid operators, and large industrial energy users. Its products include H-Class gas turbines that can burn natural gas with blends of hydrogen toward 100% hydrogen, Haliade-X offshore wind turbines up to 14.7 MW, and GridOS software that unifies grid data to help manage networks and integrate renewables. By combining hardware, services, and software under GE heritage, it aims to meet rising electricity demand while accelerating decarbonization across global energy systems.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$17.6M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 orders rose 88% to $24.2 billion, led by Power and Electrification.
  • Backlog hit $176 billion in July 2026, with gas equipment expected to reach 125 GW.
  • August 2026 JV with LS Electric expands GE Vernova in Korea's HVDC market.

What critics are saying

  • Vineyard Wind sued GE Vernova in April 2026; blade failures damaged offshore credibility.
  • Wind execution remains fragile after the 2024 blade break and court-ordered project continuation.
  • If gas-turbine production slips below 20 GW in 2026, backlog monetization stalls.

What makes GE Vernova unique

  • GE Vernova controls Power, Wind, and Electrification across generation and grids worldwide.
  • Its gas turbine backlog reached 116 GW in Q2 2026, supporting long-duration demand.
  • GridOS, HVDC, and gas turbines position GE Vernova for AI-driven electrification buildouts.

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Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Relocation Assistance

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Sep 10th, 2026
Big Tech burns $13.5B as AI buildout sends Treasury yields to 4.79%

US Treasury yields near 4.79% reflect strong corporate borrowing for AI investments rather than economic weakness, according to analysts Joel Litman and Rob Spivey. They argue that context matters more than absolute rate levels. Companies borrowing at 5% to fund projects returning 30-40% benefit from current rates, whilst those earning less than borrowing costs face pressure. The analysts note that AI-related corporate debt issuance reached roughly $1.5 trillion this year, driving yields higher. Alphabet posted its first negative free cash flow since 2004, burning $5.9 billion in Q2 as capital expenditure hit $44.9 billion. Amazon swung to negative $7.6 billion on a trailing basis. However, negative cash flow can signal productive investment rather than distress, the analysts suggest.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 4th, 2026
GE Vernova and Quanta Services poised to weather market crash with strong backlogs and AI-driven growth

GE Vernova and Quanta Services are positioned as resilient stocks that could withstand market volatility, according to a new analysis. Both companies are benefiting from surging demand for electrical infrastructure driven by AI and data centre expansion. GE Vernova, spun off from General Electric in 2024, has seen its stock rise more than sixfold since debut. The company's backlog expanded 37% year over year to $176.3 billion at the end of Q2 2026, nearly four times its projected annual revenue of $46.2 billion. Quanta Services, an energy infrastructure builder, reported a backlog of $53.4 billion in Q2 2026, up 49% year over year. The company's revenue is projected to grow 39% in 2026. Analysts expect GE Vernova's revenue and adjusted EBITDA to grow at compound annual growth rates of 17% and 60% respectively from 2025 to 2028.

Fortune
Sep 1st, 2026
GE Vernova hires Rivian CFO Claire McDonough, leaving EV maker without clear successor

GE Vernova has hired Claire McDonough as CFO, effective 1 January, leaving electric vehicle maker Rivian to find her successor. McDonough joined Rivian in January 2021 and helped take the company public through a $13.7 billion IPO that November. She also negotiated Rivian's technology joint venture with Volkswagen, which agreed to invest up to $5.8 billion. Rivian shares fell more than 6% following the announcement, whilst GE Vernova shares declined about 3%. Analysts cited Rivian's lack of a clear succession plan as a factor weighing on its shares. Derek Mulvey, Rivian's VP of finance, is expected to serve as interim CFO after McDonough's departure. McDonough will join GE Vernova in November, succeeding Kenneth Parks, who is retiring.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 31st, 2026
SpaceX builds turbine foundry to break AI power bottleneck, cut GE Vernova wait times by 18 months

Elon Musk's SpaceX is building a foundry in Bastrop, Texas, to manufacture blades and vanes for industrial gas turbines, according to The Information. Musk confirmed the move on X, saying in-house casting could accelerate natural gas turbines coming online by up to 18 months. The initiative targets the same supply chain bottleneck GE Vernova has flagged to investors. GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik said the company pushed suppliers to add capacity in 2024, sometimes providing capital for new furnaces. GE is mostly sold out through 2030 and aims to increase annual turbine production from 20 gigawatts this year to 30 GW by decade's end. SpaceX has committed over $2.8 billion to gas turbines over three years to support its Colossus data centres near Memphis. The move addresses growing power demand from AI infrastructure expansion.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 29th, 2026
GE Vernova and LS Electric form JV to target South Korea's HVDC market

GE Vernova has formed a joint venture with LS Electric to strengthen its position in the high-voltage direct current sector. Announced at the CIGRE 2026 event in Paris, the partnership will focus on South Korea's voltage source converter-based HVDC projects, which are crucial for transmitting renewable energy from the southwestern region to greater Seoul. The venture combines GE Vernova's VSC-HVDC technology with LS Electric's local capabilities and market presence. The companies also plan to pursue HVDC opportunities in other global markets. The move aligns with GE Vernova's strategy to capitalise on growing power infrastructure demand. During Q2, the company's Power orders jumped 135% year-over-year, whilst Electrification revenue grew 68%. However, the joint venture faces execution risks and may take time to generate meaningful revenue.