Senior Embedded Application Development Lead

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Application Development Lead to join our engineering team and lead the development of mission-critical software applications for advanced transportation systems.

This position combines hands-on technical development with team leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will lead and mentor junior engineers while contributing to software design, development, integration, and technical decision-making.

Candidates from Embedded Systems, Automotive, Telecom, SCADA, Industrial Automation, Aerospace, or related industries are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, integration, and testing activities.
• Review technical requirements and contribute to engineering solutions.
• Support software troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.(empty)

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of junior and mid-level software engineers.
• Assign and monitor engineering tasks and deliverables.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
• Support onboarding and technical training activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Act as the technical focal point for stakeholders and off-shore team.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of software development experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle.
• Proven experience leading teams or mentoring engineers.
• Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in safety-critical industries.
• Experience with RTOS environments.
• Knowledge of Railway, Aerospace, Automotive, or Industrial Control systems.
• Familiarity with configuration and requirements management tools.
• Knowledge of ETCS/ERTMS railway signalling systems.
• Knowledge of Ada programming.
• Knowledge of DOORS, RTC, or similar tools.