Senior, Senior Staff, or Principal Software Engineer (MAD-LP-OR&CA)

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Pleasanton. This role involves hands-on development and maintenance of software systems, focusing on building scalable, complex applications. Candidates will utilize their expertise in Java and multithreading, while also engaging in design reviews and troubleshooting. The position offers exciting challenges, including opportunities for international travel and collaboration within a vibrant work environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience required for Senior Software Engineer.
• Strong experience in Java and multithreading is essential.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and test-driven development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software and systems for various products.
• Hands-on development and testing of distributed applications.
• Research and resolve complex software and system problems.

Skills

Java

C++

Multithreading

Agile methodologies

Test-driven development

Object-oriented analysis and design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

BS Degree in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

Selenium

Maven

Junit

JMeter

JBoss

Cobertura

JMS (Sun MQ)

Job description

Senior, Senior Staff, or Principal Software Engineer (MAD-LP-OR&CA)

Location: Pleasanton, California, United States
Job ID: R0054985
Date Posted: Mar 28, 2025
Segment: Connective Industries
Business Unit: Hitachi High-Technologies
Company Name: HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC.
Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet
Job Type (Experience Level): Experienced
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

Position Level: The best fit candidate selected for this position will be offered a job title/level (Senior Software Engineer vs. Senior Staff Software Engineer vs. Principal Software Engineer) that is commensurate with the candidate’s transferable education, experience, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

DIVISION: Metrology and Analysis Systems Division (MAD)

TRAVEL: Up to 30% (domestically and internationally)

REMOTE WORK: Hybrid (+50% Remote): Remote 70% / Onsite 30%

EXPECTED PAY RANGE: $126,757 - $174,291 annually (Senior Software Engineer)
$140,095 – $192,630 annually (Senior Staff Software Engineer)
$154,836 - $212,900 annually (Principal Software Engineer)

The pay ranges listed above are for each position’s base pay only. This position may be eligible for other compensation including incentive pay and/or allowances. Candidates will receive additional information during the interview and selection process.

POSITION SUMMARY

Software Engineers are responsible for the development and maintenance of software and systems for Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. (HTA) products.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hands-on development, documentation, and testing of distributed applications
• Researching and resolving complex software and system problems
• Designing and simplifying user interfaces and documenting them
• Creating architectures and complex designs independently and documenting them
• Integrate and test software to confirm compliance with specifications
• Developing functional specifications
• Finding and fixing complex errors in any software
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and test reviews
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, LICENSES, and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE and TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in software development – Senior Software Engineer
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in software development – Senior Staff Software Engineer
• Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in software development – Principal Software Engineer
• Emphasis in building large, highly scaled, complex N-Tier/SOA web-based business applications with a focus on server-side technologies is a plus
• Must have relevant experience with Core Java and multithreading
• Professional, hands-on experience with designing and developing applications using Java, Web-Services, and various databases in a highly scaled web environment
• Strong experience using Java with a deep understanding of object-oriented analysis and design (including design patterns)
• Three (3) years’ experience in C++ is strongly preferred
• Experience with open-source framework/libraries/concepts/tools such as JMS (Sun MQ), Cobertura, Ant, Maven, PostgreSQL, JBoss, and Selenium is required
• Full software development lifecycle experience
• Demonstrated experience and comfortability using Agile as well as iterative methodologies
• Demonstrated experience with Test-driven development, using tools like Junit, Selenium, JMeter, and JProfile to spot performance issues and memory leaks
• Experience with JCR systems (preferably JackRabbit) strongly preferred
• This position requires up to 30% international and domestic travel (primarily between Pleasanton, CA and Hillsboro, OR as well as international travel to Japan).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to investigate and apply new technologies
• Ability to improve the software development process
• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Self-sufficient, self-reliant, and self-disciplined, but also able to operate effectively as part of a team
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate challenging or technical concepts.
• Ability to comprehend and enforce safety policies

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities for qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as natural hairstyle), color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), marital status, registered domestic partner status, family status, military and veteran status, domestic violence victim status, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [emailprotected]