Software Engineering Researcher

Hitachi Energy; Kraków; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits for wellbeing

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Krakow is looking for a Researcher with expertise in experimental software engineering. This role involves leading research projects, improving software development practices, and collaborating with global teams to address real-world challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in software engineering, familiarity with modern development methodologies, and a strong track record in research and development. The position offers a holistic range of benefits supporting your wellbeing.

Qualifications

• PhD in software engineering or related field.
• Deep familiarity with modern software development methodologies.
• Experience in SW development ideally in a product environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on software development methodologies and tools.
• Improve software development practices for product and research tools.
• Collaborate with a global team to solve real-world challenges.

Skills

Software development methodologies

Programming languages

AI/ML solutions

Research project management

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD degree in software engineering or related field

Tools

SW development lifecycle tooling

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

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.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations.