Real-Time C++ Architect for Power Grid Solutions

Hitachi, Ltd.

Kraków

On-site

PLN 320,000 - 520,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking an experienced R&D Software Architect focused on C++ for performance‑critical systems in Kraków, Poland.

You will lead architecture for real‑time, scalable software across Linux/Windows, collaborating with global teams to ensure reliability and security. You will drive modernization of build systems, code quality, and design reviews while mentoring teams in best practices and modern C++ techniques.

Qualifications

University degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
10+ years of experience in senior technical or architecture roles.
Advanced proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20) with deep understanding of RAII, smart pointers, STL, concurrency, and memory management.
Proven 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 patterns; performance profiling, optimization, and low‑latency design.

Responsibilities

Lead system design in areas like multithreading, synchronization, I/O, and latency requirements for real‑time operation.
Architect interop layers connecting high‑performance C++ cores to managed runtime services (.NET, RUST) with minimal latency overhead.
Drive performance optimization and scalability: profile threading behavior, minimize lock contention, reduce memory allocations in critical paths, ensure predictable latency at scale.
Propagate modern programming practices and techniques based on the latest C++ standard.
Maintain high code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to SOLID, KISS, DRY and industry best practices.
Mentor development teams on system design, best practices and maintaining code quality in performance‑critical sections.
Lead 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.
Drive Linux development and deployment strategies: architect solutions for Linux environments.
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.