Senior C++ R&D Engineer - High-Performance Systems

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Benefits platform discounts

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home workspace equipment

Spectacles/help with lenses

Company events

Psychological support

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance software across our cutting-edge products. You will influence architecture, drive code quality, and own complex modules from inception through delivery.

You will collaborate with product management, QA, and engineering to meet requirements, optimize performance, and ensure robust, scalable solutions in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in C++ software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++11/14/17/20, including object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of operating systems concepts (Linux/Unix preferred) and network programming.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Google Test) and debugging tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with embedded systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software modules and applications using C++.
• Architect and optimize software for performance, scalability, and reliability in distributed systems.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and other engineering disciplines, to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, providing timely and effective resolutions.
• Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the CI/CD pipelines and automation efforts.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying them to enhance our software offerings.

Skills

C++ programming

Multithreading

Concurrency

Performance optimization

Linux/Unix

Network programming

Communication skills

Problem solving

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Git

Google Test

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance software across our cutting-edge products. You will influence architecture, drive code quality, and own complex modules from inception through delivery.

You will collaborate with product management, QA, and engineering to meet requirements, optimize performance, and ensure robust, scalable solutions in a distributed environment.