HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Grid Automation Products

Embeddedsoftwareengineer-Performanceoptimization

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden; Solna, Sweden FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Embedded software engineer - Performance optimization at HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB. Skills: Embedded software development, Performance optimization, Real-time Linux, C/C++, Industrial Ethernet communication. Performance optimization of user-space applications. Feature enhancement of user-space applications”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure mission-critical embedded systems meet stringent performance and reliability requirements

Industry & Context.

Grid Automation Products
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, Proven experience in embedded software development and real-time operating systems (RTOS), Using profiling and debugging tools for embedded Linux (e.g., ftrace, perf, Valgrind), Proficiency in C/C++ programming, Experience in industrial Ethernet communication, specifically IEC 61850, IEEE 1588 PTP & IEC 62439-3 ethernet redundancy protocols, Excellent problem-solving skills, Attention to detail, Communication and teamwork abilities

Nice to Have

Domain knowledge within substation automation, Experience and knowledge with cyber security in embedded systems, Fluent in Swedish

What You'll Do.

Performance optimization of user-space applications

Feature enhancement of user-space applications

Analyze and optimize performance for real-time requirements

Identify bottlenecks and optimize CPU

enhance and fine-tune ethernet communication

and maintain high-quality code

Develop and optimize applications for real-time Linux environments

Develop and maintain automated tests

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with other software and hardware teams; Part of a scrum team; Work closely with experienced developers; Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and QA teams

Communication Scope

Communication abilities

Full Job Description

**Location:** Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden **Job ID:** R0127850 **Date Posted:** 2026-05-20 **Company Name:** HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB **Profession (Job Category):** Engineering & Science **Job Schedule:** Full time **Remote:** No **Job Description:** **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 performance optimization and feature enhancement of user-space applications running on real-time Linux systems. 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 performance and reliability requirements. Our team operates using agile methodologies to foster collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement. An important aspect of this role involves getting familiar with an existing and extensive codebase. You will work closely with experienced developers to learn and take ownership of this codebase. **How you’ll make an impact** · **Performance Optimization** : Analyze and optimize the performance of user-space applications to ensure they meet real-time requirements. Use profiling tools to identify bottlenecks and optimize CPU, memory, and I/O usage. · **Ethernet Communication:** Design, integrate, enhance and fine-tune ethernet communication in embedded systems, including redundancy protocols such as IEC 62439-3 (PRP, HSR) and IEEE 802.1w (RSTP). · **Feature Development** : Write, test, and maintain high-quality code for embedded systems. Develop and optimize applications for real-time Linux environments, ensuring low-latency and high-reliability performance. · **Automated Testing** : Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure the reliability and performance of user-space applications. · **Collaboration** : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and QA tea

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