Senior C++ Developer

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and become part of a global technology organization developing high-performance software for critical power infrastructure. As a Senior R&D Software Developer, you will focus on building robust, secure, and real-time applications using modern C++ technologies while contributing to innovative solutions within the Grid Automation domain.

Working closely with global engineering teams, architects, and product stakeholders, you will help shape next-generation software platforms that demand exceptional performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability. This is an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that support the power grids of tomorrow while influencing technology decisions, architecture evolution, and software modernization initiatives.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Design and develop high-performance, real-time software systems using modern C++ (C++17/20) for mission-critical power grid applications
• Implement and optimize multithreaded architectures, asynchronous I/O, synchronization mechanisms, and low-latency communication frameworks
• Drive software performance improvements through profiling, scalability optimization, memory management, and reduction of latency bottlenecks
• Develop and maintain integrations between native C++ components and managed runtime technologies such as .NET and Rust
• Participate in architecture reviews, technology roadmaps, code modernization initiatives, and design of secure, scalable software solutions
• Ensure high software quality through code reviews, testing, and application of engineering best practices including SOLID, KISS, and DRY principles
• Support cross-platform development, build systems, containerized solutions, and deployment across Linux and Windows environments
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and customer stakeholders to transform complex requirements into efficient technical solutions

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• 6+ years of experience in software development, including senior-level experience with modern C++ (C++17/20)
• Strong expertise in multithreading, concurrency, synchronization, asynchronous programming, and real-time system design
• Experience with cross-platform development, CMake, Visual Studio, Linux, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architectures
• Proven experience in software architecture, performance optimization, testing methodologies, and secure software development
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in international teams

• Experience with Rust development and interoperability with C++ systems
• Practical experience with power grid management, monitoring systems, or energy industry applications
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems such as SCADA, IEDs, and RTUs
• Experience with industrial protocols including IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, OPC UA, and IEEE C37.118
• Experience working directly with utility or power grid customers
• Understanding of power system operations, industry standards, and critical infrastructure software requirements

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to a benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team-building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available