Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Role Summary

Ready to power the future of energy? Join Hitachi Energy as an Energy Systems Integration Engineer and help shape the digital backbone of tomorrow's energy markets. Based in Santa Clara, CA or Houston, TX, you'll be part of a global team that's transforming how energy is managed, distributed, and optimized. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge Energy Market Management Systems (EMMS) that keep the lights on and the grid smart. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and love solving complex technical puzzles, this is the role for you.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Design, implement, and maintain large-scale Linux-based EMMS environments
• Automate system configuration and deployment using Ansible and scripting tools
• Optimize system performance and reliability through OS and database tuning
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the software stack
• Support system testing including Factory and Site Acceptance Tests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of system processes and automation
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience in years
• 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration and automation
• Proficiency with Ansible, Python, and shell scripting
• Experience with Oracle databases and enterprise software environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

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.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision
• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) with generous match, Life/AD&D, disability insurance
• Family Care: Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, special needs support, adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs including FMLA, Military, Parental, and more
• Employee Engagement and Development: ERGs, tuition reimbursement, and more
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About the Company

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

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Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support your financial security