Software Analyst - Tools and Simulators

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking an entry-level Software Analyst to join their team in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves debugging, extending software designs, and executing integration tests. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or Engineering and at least one year of relevant experience. Familiarity with C/C++ and an understanding of software development lifecycles is essential. Join a diverse and inclusive team passionate about innovation and technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience (academic projects considered).
• Proficiency in producing applications using C/C++ with knowledge of object-oriented techniques.

Responsibilities

• Modify and extend existing designs; debug, write test procedures, and test software code.
• Execute integration tests on simulated or target hardware test benches.
• Identify root causes of software defects and implement corrections.

Skills

Entry-level analysis skills

Ability to integrate quickly with the team

Proficiency in C/C++

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, or closely related field

Tools

Source control tools

IDEs/code editors

Python

Job description

About Hitachi Rail

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 started. And that’s where you come in.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Role Overview

As a part of Hitachi Urban Rail Signalling, a global business line with over 5,000 Engineers located worldwide, this entry‑level Software Analyst role is based in Toronto, Canada. The core team of approximately 800 Engineers spans multiple disciplines, including System, Hardware, Software, Cyber, Data, AI, Safety, and RAMT.

Key Accountabilities

• Modify and extend existing designs; debug, write test procedures, and test software code.
• Produce detailed impact analyses of changes to multiple software components.
• Review code, test procedures, and test results.
• Execute integration tests on simulated or target hardware test benches.
• Identify root causes of software defects and implement corrections.
• Align proactively with planning constraints for assignments, ensuring timely execution.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a mindset for proposing improvements.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience (academic projects will be considered).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Entry‑level analysis skills to diagnose issues from application logs and correlate events to failures.
• Ability to handle assignments within small to medium‑scale software applications.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles, including Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to integrate quickly with the team and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Hands‑on experience with source control tools and IDEs/code editors.
• Proficiency in producing applications using one of the following:
  • C
  • C++ (using STL, Boost)
• Theoretical knowledge of object‑oriented techniques, multithreading, and socket programming.
• Understanding of AUTOSAR, MISRA C++ standards, and object‑oriented principles.
• Basic knowledge of graph theory.
• Exposure to scripting tools, particularly Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability to produce structured engineering analyses.
• Basic understanding of control theory (e.g., PID, PD, Fuzzy Logic, Adaptive controllers).
• Experience programming across multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows and Linux).

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. 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.