HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB
Engineering & Science
Embeddedsoftwareengineer-Timesynchronization
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“Embedded software engineer - Time synchronization at HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB. Skills: Embedded software development, Time synchronization, C/C++ programming, Real-time operating systems (RTOS), Linux. Feature enhancement of user-space applications. Quality improvements of user-space applications”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure mission-critical embedded systems meet stringent performance and reliability requirements
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, Experience with IEEE 1588 PTP, Good understanding of the Linux implementation (ptp4l, phc2sys), Proficiency in C/C++ programming, Proven experience with software development on embedded systems, Proven experience with concurrent real-time operating systems (RTOS), Passion for software development, Excellent problem-solving skills, Attention to detail, Communication and teamwork abilities
Nice to Have
Experience in industrial Ethernet communication, specifically IEC 61850 & Ethernet redundancy protocols, Domain knowledge within substation automation, Fluent in Swedish
What You'll Do.
Feature enhancement of user-space applications
Quality improvements of user-space applications
Working on time synchronization domain
and maintaining high-quality code for embedded systems
Creating and enhancing features for products in a real-time embedded Linux setting
Developing and maintaining automated tests
Analyzing and resolving defects in user-space applications
Troubleshooting with kernel-space teams
Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Part of a scrum team; Work closely with other software and hardware teams; Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and QA teams; Troubleshoot together with teams that operate in kernel-space
Communication Scope
Communication abilities
Full Job Description
**Location:** Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden **Job ID:** R0127944 **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 work on feature enhancement and quality improvements of user-space applications running on real-time Linux systems, with especial focus on time synchronization domain, driven by industrial standards such as IEEE 1588 PTP. 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** · **Time synchronization domain** : Bring your expertise to the team and further increase your knowledge in this area by working together with other experts in the field. · **Feature Development** : Write, test, and maintain high-quality code for embedded systems. Create and enhance features for our products in a real-time embedded Linux setting, delivering high reliability. · **Automated Testing** : Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure the reliability and performance of user-space applications. · **Debugging** : Analyze and resolve defects in user-space applications. Troubleshoot together with teams that operate in kernel-space. · **Collaboration** : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and QA teams, to deliver optimized solutio
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