Embedded software engineer - Linux

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Location: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden Job ID: R0127947 Date Posted: 2026-08-31 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Embedded Software Engineer The opportunity We are looking for a skilled Embedded Software Engineer with strong Linux expertise 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, in the scope of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) for substation automation. 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. As this role involves close collaboration with colleagues across software and hardware development, it is an on-site position based at our Västerås office, requiring regular presence on-site. How you’ll make an impact Yocto Distribution : Build, integrate, and customize embedded Linux distributions using the Yocto Project, ensuring reliable software integration, configuration management, and alignment with product requirements. 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, correct functionality and performance of user-space applications. Apply virtualization and emulation techniques for testing. Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, cyber security experts 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 in embedded software development and real-time operating systems, particularly Linux with PREEMPT_RT enabled. Hands-on experience with the Yocto Project for building, customizing, and maintaining embedded Linux distributions. Strong understanding of Ethernet communication, Linux networking architecture, and the implementation and debugging of network drivers, interfaces, and protocol stack components. Passion for software development, excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. 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 benefits offering for our roles generally includes: ​ Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)​ Group life insurance and additional insurances.​ Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank​ Health care and wellness allowance​ Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)​ Psychological support program​​ Supplementary compensation for parental leave​ Various trainings and education supporting employee development ​ Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally​ Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks​ The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.​ Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application today. ​ Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com​ Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Adnan Glibo , +46 107-38 63 78 ; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin , +46 107-38 15 12 . Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. 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