Software Engineering Researcher

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness program

PPK

Work from home equipment

Spectacles allowance

Team events

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Poland SP. Z O.O. in Krakow invites a Researcher with expertise in experimental software engineering to join our research center.

You will join a dynamic, international team, blending theory with practice to create, test, and validate new software development technologies. You will lead projects on deploying new methodologies, improving software development practices, and exploring AI/ML solutions for SW engineering.

Qualifications

• PhD in software engineering or related field.
• Deep familiarity with modern software development methodologies.
• Experience with AI/ML for software engineering.
• Publication track record in software engineering research.
• Some software development experience in product environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on creating, deploying, and assessing new software development methodologies and tools.
• Advance software development practices and explore AI/ML solutions for SW engineering.
• Select and assess tools or develop custom tooling for Hitachi Energy needs.
• Collaborate with global researchers and engineers to solve real-world challenges.
• Disseminate results in publications, patents, and technical reports.

Skills

Software engineering

AI/ML in SW

Programming languages

Experimental design

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in software engineering

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Formal methods

AI tooling

Job description

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland

Job ID: R0045250

Date Posted: 2024-03-01

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity For our research center in Krakow/Poland we are looking for a Researcher with expertise in the field of experimental software engineering. You will join a dynamic, motivated, and creative team with a broad range of experience and competences. As part of our team, you will combine theory with practice, creating, testing and validating new technologies to enable the energy transition.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Propose, contribute to and lead research projects related to creating, deploying, and assessing new software development methodologies, processes and tools to increase SW development productivity.
• Through software engineering research, improve software development practices in both product development and research tool development, including development of AI/ML solutions.
• Select and assess commercial tools or develop custom SW engineering tooling specific for Hitachi Energy needs.
• Collaborate with a global team of researchers and engineers in Hitachi Energy Research and Hitachi Energy business units to identify and solve real-world challenges.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of state-of-the-art software development methods and tools.
• Network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise.
• Collaborate with local and global external partners including universities, startups and vendors.
• Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.

Your background:

• PhD degree in software engineering or related field.
• Deep familiarity with modern SW development methodologies.
• Deep familiarity with several programming languages and paradigms.
• Experience with different variants of modern SW development lifecycle tooling.
• SW engineering research and publication track record and experience with design of experiments and their statistical analysis.
• Some SW development experience, ideally in a product development environment.
• Experience with formal methods and other advanced SW development practices is beneficial.
• Experience with AI and generative AI for SW engineering is beneficial.
• Experience that demonstrates your team-oriented, innovative, and strategic working styles.

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.

Benefits:

• 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

Add if applicable: additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements. You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

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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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