Software Engineering Researcher | Krakow, Poland

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Kraków; On-site; PLN 167,400 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Krakow is seeking a Researcher with expertise in software engineering to join a dynamic team. This role involves proposing and leading research projects on methodologies to enhance software development practices, focusing on AI/ML solutions.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD degree and possess deep familiarity with software development methodologies and tooling. Benefits include competitive support for wellbeing and personal development.

Qualifications

• Deep familiarity with software development methodologies.
• Experience with different variants of software development lifecycle tooling.
• Software engineering research and publication track record.

Responsibilities

• Propose and lead research projects on software development methodologies.
• Improve software development practices in product and research tool development.
• Collaborate with a global team to solve real-world challenges.

Skills

Modern software development methodologies

Programming languages familiarity

Software development lifecycle tooling

Software engineering research and publication

Education

PhD degree in software engineering or related field

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

Benefits

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.