Software Engineer for Dependable Systems (f/m/d)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Wien; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport subsidy

Home office up to 60%

Holiday closures

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

International environment

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Austria GmbH in Vienna invites applications for a Software Engineer for Dependable Systems (F/M/D). You will join the Dependable Systems team for TAS Platform, contributing to a safety-critical real-time platform for railway applications.

The role focuses on safety, real-time performance, and security, with design and implementation of distributed systems, and collaboration in agile teams across international projects. Fluency in English is required; German is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Completed education in Informatics, Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Experience with C; C++ knowledge is beneficial.
• Experience with embedded real-time systems for safety-related applications.
• Good knowledge of Linux OS and development environments.
• Familiarity with distributed consensus protocols, virtualization, and Git.

Responsibilities

• Software development focusing on safety, real-time, and security in railway domain.
• Design and implementation for distributed systems and related protocols.
• Analyze complex systems and participate in architecture workshops.
• Write design papers and contribute to verification of functions.
• Collaborate in distributed and agile teams.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded real-time systems

Linux

Git

Distributed consensus protocols

English (Fluent)

German (Beneficial)

Education

HTL/FH/University in Informatics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Vienna, Vienna, Austria Job ID: R1012212 Date Posted: 2026-07-07 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Austria GmbH Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

SOFTWARE ENGINEER FOR DEPENDABLE SYSTEMS (F/M/D)

In this role you are part of the Dependable Systems team for TAS Platform. This platform is a safety critical real-time hard- and software platform for the railway domain certified for the highest safety integrity level. It consists of the operating system, security services, a safe middleware providing fault tolerance and safe communication, and hardware components. The Dependable Systems team focuses on the evolution and development of the safe middleware of TAS Platform and the evaluation of new technologies. Join us now at Hitachi Rail in Austria!

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Software development with the focus on safety, real-time and security in the railway domain
• Design and implementation for distributed systems and related protocols
• Analyzing of complex systems
• Participating in technical architecture and design workshops
• Writing design papers
• Development, integration and verification of our technical functions and solutions
• Work in distributed teams
• Work in an agile team with standardized processes (quality, safety, security)

YOUR PROFILE

• A completed education (HTL, FH, University) in Informatics, Electrical Engineering or similar
• Experienced knowledge in C, knowledge in C++ is beneficial
• Knowledge in embedded real-time systems used for safety and security related applications
• Good knowledge of LINUX OS and development environment
• Understanding of distributed consensus protocols and virtualized systems
• Knowledge of git
• Good communication skills for working in distributed teams
• Thinking analytically is a strength
• Fluency in English language, fluency in German is beneficial
• Working in a team using agile methods

WE OFFER

The salary for this position starts at € 50.000 gross p.a. Actual compensation is based on experience and qualification.

• Very good accessibility by public transport (Vienna Handelskai) & subsidies for public transport
• Flexible working hours and, depending on the position, up to 60% home office
• Hitachi Rail gives you holidays on 24.12 and 31.12
• Discounts for employees (canteen, shops, corporate benefits, tickets, etc.)
• Various training opportunities - online, internal and external training courses
• A stable employer in a collegial and international environment

WHO WE ARE

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future.

That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues.

Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers.

And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.

To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.