Location:

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Job ID:

R1012599

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Austria GmbH

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

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.

Job Description:

SOFTWARE ARCHITECT - EMBEDDED SYSTEMS (F/M/D)

The role of the Software Architect for Embedded Systems is located in the department responsible for the development of ETCS Level 1 solutions. This product ensures the safely travel of thousands of trains every day and helps to provide a smooth train operation for our customer. This safety-critical, redundant and highly available system is further design and developed according to new customer requirements

You would take part in architectural design workshops, define the design and lead other colleagues in the execution of the development. You support colleagues and have the motivation to provide the best possible product and quality for our customers. If you are looking for a sustainable job with meaning, then join us at Hitachi Rail in Austria!

YOUR CHALLENGE

• You are responsible for architectural design and implementation new and existing software solutions for the product

• Architecting a multifold system using cloud, servers, embedded devices, customer interfaces and graphical user interface

• The design and development of SIL application written in C with high focus on quality, but also the timeline and costs

• Writing detailed documentation in order to be able to follow all development steps

• You communicate the development status and critical issues clearly in a short and concise format

• Identification and implementation of improvements is part of your daily work

• Close interwork within a team of up to 9 developers and testers

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed technical degree (HTL, Uni, FH) in Informatics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar

• At least 5 years of experience and expertise in C development

• You have working experience in the following areas:

  • Build & Deployment, e.g. GIT, Jenkins, Maven

  • Linux based environment

• Experience in system hardening is highly beneficial

• You have a competitive mindset, strong desire to “win” paired with a great team spirit

• Fluency in English language, German skills are beneficial

WE OFFER

• The salary for this position starts at € 70.000 gross p.a. Actual compensation is based on experience and qualification.

• Very good accessibility by public transport (Vienna Handelskai) & subsidies for public transport

• Flexible working hours and, depending on the position, up to 60% home office

• Hitachi Rail gives you holidays on Christmas and New Year's Eve (24.12 & 31.12)

• Discounts for employees (canteen, shops, corporate benefits, tickets, etc.)

• Various training opportunities - online, internal and external training courses

• A stable employer in a collegial and international environment

WHO WE ARE

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.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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