Tenacious and curious C++ developer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
At our global protection and control development center for transmission applications in Sweden our development team creates products for digitalization of the grid automation business enabling Industrial Internet of Things, enhancing reliability as well as situational awareness in power systems.
We are now looking for a senior C++ developer who has observed how quickly technologies are changing for software development and is intrigued by finding the right new technologies (HW and SW) to make you and your team more productive.
Successful products on the market is your goal and you know that working code means tested code. Join the challenge to build a modern real time embedded software to protect and control the power grids of tomorrow!
Your responsibilities
Design and implement innovative software solutions for real-time, embedded, and mission critical systems using multiple operating systems.
Lead and drive continuous improvements of coding standards, tooling and test methodologies.
Prototype and participate in research projects for novel technologies increasing quality and speed to market.
Take active part in proactive quality work through continuous integration, test automation, static code analysis etc.
Work actively with refactoring, increased test coverage and holistic reviews to sustain maintainability of code base.
Identify technology opportunities and risks in the technology landscape for developments relevant to the embedded domain.

Your background
Advanced skills in C++ and Linux development
Experience in embedded real-time systems development preferably with experience in development for multithreaded applications and multicore platforms
University degree and either a couple of years professional experience or PhD studies within software engineering, computer science or similar
Experience and commitment of working with Agile methods for development of embedded systems
Inner revelation about the importance of testability and test automation of code
As a person you recognize the difference between high quality software and heavy processes
You understand the importance and power of continuous improvements within the team to achieve and sustain great results

More about us
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with, so don’t hesitate to apply. Maybe you are the one we are looking for to join our team.
Welcome to apply by 4th of June! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
The main office and lab in Sweden for protection and control development is located in Västerås. Employee needs to reside in Sweden and is expected to be able to visit office each week.
More information: Recruiting manager Johan Lundberg, +46 107-38 50 34, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari, +46 107- 38 13 45; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Kennet Tedenäs, +46 107-38 16 16. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Helena Stefansdottir, +46 107-38 53 98.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com