R&D Experience Product owner - IDC

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Software Development Product Owner to join a global team. You will own the product backlog, collaborate with Scrum Masters, developers, and stakeholders to deliver incremental value, and work with R&D, engineering, and customers to define features.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years as a Product Owner, strong power systems knowledge, and proficiency in C#, C/C++, MATLAB, Java, Python, and FORTRAN, plus Linux/Windows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related engineering field.
• Minimum 4 years as a Product Owner in software development, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of power system modeling, analysis, operation, optimization and numerical methods.
• Proficiency with programming in C#, C/C++, MATLAB, Java, Python, FORTRAN.
• Experience with Linux/Windows development environments and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and prioritize the product backlog with clear definition of done criteria.
• Act as voice of the customer within Agile teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Gather requirements with R&D and engineering to define features and ensure delivery.
• Design, develop, review, refactor, and maintain software with quality in mind.
• Identify and manage risks, plan with teams, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile development

Power systems knowledge

C#

C/C++

MATLAB

Java

Python

FORTRAN

Linux/Windows development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

EMS software

BI tools

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job ID: R0101406 Date Posted: 2025-08-18 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

The opportunity: Hitachi Energy is seeking Software Development Product Owner for its Bangalore, IN location and be part of a global organization with offices in Houston, San Jose (CA.), Vasteras (Sweden) and Krakow (Poland). Under limited direction, perform complex assignments requiring diversified knowledge Software development and software engineering to cost effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives. Proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve quality and increase customer satisfaction. It is an exciting time to join Hitachi Energy, which now combines Hitachi’s complementary strengths to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience inheriting from ABB & ABB Power Grids. We are now well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter, and greener grid. Join us on this exciting journey.

How you’ll make an impact:

• To Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment with the “definition of done” criteria.
• Act as the voice of the customer within Agile teams, collaborating closely with Scrum Masters, developers, and stakeholders to deliver incremental value through iterative development cycles.
• To work closely with R&D, engineering, product management, and customers to gather requirements, define features, and ensure successful delivery.
• Foster a culture of reflection, retrospection, and incremental improvement within the team.
• Design, develop, review, re-factor, and maintain software with quality and performance in mind.
• Collaborate on planning, development, and testing to meet “definition of done” criteria, proactively identifying issues and working across teams to resolve problems.
• Identify and manage risks for schedule and quality with the team and ask for help when needed.
• Try new things.
• Fail fast when needed.
• Help others learn from mistakes.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree from four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering or Computer science or related engineering stream with minimum 4 years as a Product Owner in software development, debugging, and performance tuning. Strong knowledge and experience working with power system modeling and simulation, analysis and operation, optimization, and numerical analysis methodology. Familiar with analytical tools, such as Load Flow, Contingency Analysis, State Estimation, AGC, Economic Dispatch and Power Systems Simulators etc. are desirable. Proficiency / experience with programming languages utilizing C#, C/C++, MATLAB, Java, Python, FORTRAN. Solid theoretical background in Numerical Analysis Methods, Optimization Techniques, and Power System Modeling and Operation is a plus. Experience in model prototyping through use of optimization toolkits or machine learning / AI packages or BI (Business Intelligence) tools will be a plus. Experience with Linux and Windows development environments. Hands-on experience with Energy Management System (EMS) Applications: Generation Control, Network Analysis, Operator Training Simulator is desirable. Ability to effectively present information to and get information from peers, product management, project team, sales, customers, management and other stakeholders. Experience working in an Agile development environment is desirable. Ability to interact effectively with team members, Product management, and customers. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Good oral and written communication skills.

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More about us

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.

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