R&D Senior Software Developer (C++)

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Home office equipment allowance

Wellness programs

PPK

Company events

Parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks an experienced R&D Software Developer focused on C++ application development in Kraków. You will build high-performance, real-time software with modern C++17/20, emphasizing reliability and long product lifecycles.

Responsibilities include optimizing latency, designing scalable multithreaded systems, and collaborating across engineering, product, and business teams to turn requirements into robust architectural solutions.

Qualifications

• ,8+ years of experience in senior technical roles.
• Advanced proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20) with RAII, smart pointers, STL, concurrency, and memory management.
• Practical knowledge of C# development is a plus.
• Strong experience with multithreading, synchronization primitives, asynchronous I/O and real-time system design.
• Proficiency with building systems (CMake, Visual Studio) and cross-platform development for Windows and Linux.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture patterns.
• Demonstrated experience with performance profiling, optimization, and low-latency systems.
• Understanding of software architecture principles and secure, scalable system design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Good understanding of unit and integration testing techniques and testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security).
• Practical experience developing systems for power grid management and monitoring.
• Understanding of power grid operations and applicable standards.
• Experience with industrial automation systems (SCADA, IED, RTU) in plus.
• Experience with industrial protocols and standards (IEC-60870-5-104, DNP3, OPC UA, IEEE C37.118) in plus.
• Practical experience working directly with power grid industry clients.
• Proven ability to translate customer requirements into clear technical designs.
• Effective team player with strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance, real-time C++ software for critical systems.
• Profile threading behavior, minimize lock contention, and optimize latency.
• Collaborate on system design, reviews, and roadmaps with stakeholders.
• Maintain code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices.
• Support cross-platform build and deployment on Linux/Windows.
• Drive modernization of build systems and secure software supply chain practices.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and feature refactoring initiatives.
• Translate customer requirements into concrete technical designs.
• Work within an agile team and expand technical domain knowledge.

Skills

Modern C++

Multithreading

Real-time systems

Cross-platform (Windows/Linux)

Performance profiling

Software architecture

Secure software design

Unit testing & reviews

C# familiarity

Docker/Kubernetes

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CMake

Visual Studio

Docker

Kubernetes

OPC UA

IEC-60870-5-104

DNP3

IEEE C37.118

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced R&D Software Developer focused on C++ application development to join our technology organization.

The opportunity

In this role, you will develop high-performance, and secure software systems built with modern C++ (C++17/20), with a strong focus on real-time behavior, reliability, and long product lifecycle support.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Develop system design in areas like multithreading, synchronization, I/O, and latency requirements for real-time operation.
• Develop high-performance C++ cores to managed runtime services (.NET, RUST) with minimal latency overhead.
• Implement performance optimization and scalability: profile threading behavior, minimizing lock contention, reducing memory allocations in critical paths, and ensure predictable latency at scale.
• Maintain high code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to SOLID, KISS, DRY and industry best practices.
• Participate in system design, best practices and maintaining code quality in performance-critical sections.
• Participate in technical architecture reviews, design documentation, and roadmaps for feature development, refactoring initiatives, and legacy code modernization, collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to transform requirements into clear architectural designs.
• Support strategic technology decisions on dependencies, build tooling, dependency management, and secure software supply chain practices, maintain cross-platform support: drive modernization of build systems, ensure consistency across multiple deployment environments, and support Linux/Windows compatibility.
• Practical Linux development and deployment strategies.
• Contribute to achieving business goals by designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Continuously enhance existing systems and contribute to the creation of new features.
• Work effectively within an agile environment, continually expanding your technical expertise and understanding of the business domain, actively participate in a cross-disciplinary team and contribute to shared objectives.

Your Background:

• University degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in senior technical roles.
• Advanced proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20) with deep understanding of RAII, smart pointers, STL, concurrency, and memory management.
• Practical knowledge of C# development in plus.
• Strong experience with multithreading, synchronization primitives, asynchronous I/O and real-time system design.
• Proficiency with building systems (CMake, Visual Studio) and cross-platform development for Windows and Linux.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture patterns.
• Demonstrated experience with performance profiling, optimization, and low-latency systems.
• Understanding of software architecture principles and secure, scalable system design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Good understanding of unit and integration testing techniques and testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security).
• Practical experience developing systems for power grid management and monitoring.
• Understanding of power grid operations and applicable standards.
• Experience with industrial automation systems (SCADA, IED, RTU) in plus.
• Experience with industrial protocols and standards (IEC-60870-5-104, DNP3, OPC UA, IEEE C37.118) in plus.
• Practical experience working directly with power grid industry clients.
• Proven ability to translate customer requirements into clear technical designs.
• Effective team player with strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to 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

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.