R&D Senior Software Developer (C++)

Hitachi Energy; Kraków; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits for wellbeing and personal development.

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is looking for an R&D Senior Software Developer in Kraków, Poland to drive innovation in Grid Automation. You will lead a development team, focusing on creating efficient and secure software for the future of power grids.

The ideal candidate should have 5 years of experience in software development, programming in C++ and C#, and proficiency with AI tools. In this role, you'll work within an agile environment and uphold safety and integrity as part of the company's core values.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as Senior Developer or Technical Lead.
• Proven experience in software developer roles programming in C++ and C#.
• Experience with software optimization and improving performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop state of the art technology for power grids.
• Design and develop code to achieve business goals.
• Assure high code quality with unit tests and best practices.

Skills

C++

C#

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

AI tools

Fortran

Education

Degree in computer science/engineering or relevant education

Job description

The opportunity

We are looking for a R&D Senior Software Developer to drive innovation and solution development in Grid Automation. In this role you will collaborate with dynamic global technology teams with niche competences and cutting-edge technology. You will be developing the power grids of the future, creating software that is used in crucial infrastructure and real time. The product is designed to have a long life while also being very efficient and secure.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop state of the art technology for the power grids of the future as technical leadership of a small, collocated development team
• Achieving business goals through designing and developing code
• Working in the areas of general technology stack recommendations, product/solution security, and future solutions' architecture
• Assuring high code quality through unit tests and adherence to software development best practices like Clean Code, SOLID and code reviews.
• Work in an agile environment. Improving technical skills and knowledge of the project's business domain.
• Be part of a global organization, meeting people and customers from all around the world.
• Live Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• You have a degree from university in computer science/engineering or other relevant education.
• You have 5 years of experience as Senior Developer or Technical Lead position
• Proven experience in similar software developer roles programming in C++ and C#.
• Capability to read and understand Fortran code will be a plus
• Practitioner using AI tools to improve development efficiency
• You have experience with Docker, Kubernetes and Linux.
• You have experience in software optimization and improving performance
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written is required.
• You do not stand still when you do not know something and have a sense of humor, flexible communication skills required to be a team player
• It is important that technology is your passion and a willingness to share your knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Publication date : 2026-05-11