Software Engineering Researcher

Role Summary

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

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

Requirements

• 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

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Benefits

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team-building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available
• Add if applicable: additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements.
• You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
• Apply now
• Current employees apply here

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