Job Description

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0127946

Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Developer to join our software team at Hitachi Energy, Grid Automation Products in Västerås.

In this role, you will focus on the development of software and firmware for IO modules in an embedded real-time environment. You will be part of a scrum team and will work closely with other software and hardware teams to ensure our mission-critical embedded systems meet stringent functionality and reliability requirements. Our team operates using agile methodologies to foster collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

How you’ll make an impact

· Firmware development Write, test and maintain hardware-close optimized firmware in FreeRTOS to run in the microcontrollers of our products’ IO modules.

· Software development Write, test, and maintain high-quality code in our products’ main CPU in embedded Linux to configure, supervise and interact with the IO modules.

· Automated Testing Create and update automated tests to verify firmware and software quality for IO modules.

· Debugging Diagnose and resolve performance issues and bugs in user-space applications.

· Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and QA teams, to deliver optimized solutions.

· Documentation Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, optimization techniques, and system configurations.

Your background

· Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

· Proven experience with hardware-close software development on embedded systems and concurrent real-time operating systems (RTOS).

· Proficiency in C/C++ programming.

· Experienced in ethernet and CAN communication in embedded systems

· Passion for software development, excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

· Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional merits

· Domain knowledge within substation automation.

· Fluent in Swedish.

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

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Ramon Cuesta-Perez, ramon.cuesta-perez@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari +46 107 38 13 45, Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin +46 107 38 15 12, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Magnus Rönnholm, magnus.ronnholm@hitachienergy.com

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