Software Engineering Researcher

Hitachi, Ltd.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness & wellness programs

Benefits platform with discounts

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home-office equipment / allowances

Eyewear allowance

Company events & team-building

Psychological support program

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Kraków, Poland, is seeking a Researcher with expertise in experimental software engineering. You will join a dynamic team to create, test and validate new technologies for the energy transition.

You will lead research projects, improve software development practices, and collaborate with global teams, universities, startups and vendors. A PhD and strong methodologies are required; AI/ML experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD in software engineering or related field.
• Deep familiarity with modern software development methodologies.
• Experience with multiple programming languages and paradigms.
• Experience with modern SW development lifecycle tooling.
• Publications, design of experiments, and statistical analysis experience.
• Some software development experience, ideally in product development.
• Experience with formal methods or advanced SW practices is beneficial.
• Experience with AI and generative AI for SW engineering is beneficial.
• Team-oriented, innovative and strategic working style.

Responsibilities

• Propose, contribute to and lead research projects on new software development methodologies and tools.
• Improve SW development practices in product development and research tooling, including AI/ML.
• Select and assess commercial tools or develop custom SW engineering tooling.
• Collaborate with global Hitachi Energy researchers and business units to solve real-world challenges.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state-of-the-art software development methods and tools.
• Network within the company and share knowledge and expertise.
• Collaborate with universities, startups and vendors.
• Disseminate results in publications, patents, and technical reports.

Skills

Modern SW development methodologies

Programming languages & paradigms

Lifecycle tooling

Research & publications

Product development experience

Formal methods

AI / Generative AI in SW engineering

Team-oriented / innovative / strategic

Education

PhD in Software Engineering

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.

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

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.