Research Scientist - Software Architecture
Hitachi, Ltd.3 months ago
Kraków, PolandSenior
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to identify and solve software challenges in power systems.
- Lead or contribute to research projects for power-grid management, automation and control, IoT solutions, and mission-critical systems.
- Develop proof-of-concept and production-oriented software across various technology stacks.
- Design, validate, discuss, and document software architecture and technical solution concepts.
- Build internal and external networks with business units, universities, open-source communities, startups, and vendors.
- Disseminate research results through scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.
- Share knowledge and work across interdisciplinary and global teams.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience.
- Experience architecting, designing, and developing software-intensive industrial products and systems.
- Expertise in several areas including IoT edge solutions, real-time systems, embedded products, OS/kernel/driver development and tuning, or industrial networks.
- Programming experience in Python, C++, C#, Java, Rust, or shell.
- Deep knowledge of software architecture theory, methods, and tools.
- Willingness to combine conceptual research activities with hands-on work and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Preferred qualifications include Azure DevOps or GitHub experience, data engineering familiarity, power-grid or green-energy domain knowledge, hardware or electronics basics, and a record of scientific publication.
- Strong communication skills for presenting research findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Benefits
- Full-time, on-site role based in Kraków, Lesser Poland, Poland.
- Opportunity to work in Hitachi Energy’s global research organization and collaborate across regions and business domains.
- Access to a local research ecosystem and collaboration with universities, startups, vendors, and open-source communities.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Pre-employment background and, where applicable, enhanced security screening may be conducted in accordance with applicable law.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. builds industrial, energy, rail, and digital systems for governments and enterprises, combining operational technology with IT, cloud, and data infrastructure services. Its portfolio spans power grids, factory automation, data centers, rail systems, and consulting delivered through units such as Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi Rail, and Hitachi Energy. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Tokyo, it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and operates globally across critical infrastructure markets.