R&D Software Developer

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi E​

Mentor to support onboarding

Training and education opportunities

Global opportunities within Hitachi E​

Supplementary parental leave

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an R&D Software Engineer to join the MACH Infrastructure & Tools team in Sweden. You will develop and evolve an in-house application used across the HVDC business, owning software across the lifecycle and working with a collaborative engineering team.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in industrial digitalization, OT environments, networking, and cybersecurity, with modern AI-assisted tools and clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with software development using C#, .NET and/or Python.
• Knowledge of desktop application development; experience with MVVM architecture is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn new technologies and domains.
• Collaborative and self-driven personality with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Swedish is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain industrial software applications using C#, .NET and Python technologies.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Support continuous improvement of software development processes, quality standards, and engineering practices.
• Contribute to reliability, cybersecurity, and long-term maintainability of software supporting critical infrastructure solutions.
• Participate in technical investigations, troubleshooting activities, and feature development across the software lifecycle.
• Build technical ownership of strategic applications and help drive future product and platform evolution.

Skills

C#

.NET

Python

MVVM

English language

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science

M.Sc. in Computer Science

Tools

MVVM framework

Job description

The opportunity

We’re Hiring: R&D Software Engineer | Hitachi Energy Do you want to develop software that helps power some of the world's most critical energy infrastructure? Join the MACH Infrastructure & Tools team at Hitachi Energy and work at the intersection of software engineering, industrial automation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. You'll be part of a collaborative engineering team developing and evolving a strategically important in-house application used across our HVDC business. Unlike many corporate software roles, you'll have the opportunity to work across the complete software lifecycle and gain real ownership from day one.

This role offers the opportunity to work on software that directly supports critical infrastructure, contributing to solutions that have a real impact on the reliability and security of essential systems. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and technical specialists, gaining valuable insights and hands‑on experience in industrial digitalization, operational technology (OT) environments, networking, and cybersecurity.

Working in a quality‑focused engineering environment, you’ll leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to design and deliver innovative solutions. The position also provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, with potential career paths leading to roles such as Technical Lead, Product Owner, or Design Architect.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Design, develop, test, and maintain industrial software applications using C#, .NET and Python technologies.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to translate business‑needs into technical solutions.
• Support continuous improvement of software development processes, quality standards, and engineering practices
• Contribute to reliability, cybersecurity, and long‑term maintainability of software supporting critical infrastructure solutions.
• Participate in technical investigations, troubleshooting activities, and feature development across the software lifecycle.
• Build technical ownership of strategic applications and help drive future product and platform evolution.

Your background

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with software development using C#, .NET and/or Python.
• Knowledge of desktop application development; experience with MVVM architecture is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn new technologies and domains.
• Collaborative and self-driven personality with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Swedish is considered an advantage.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks