Software Engineer (C++) - Hitachi Rail GTS India

Description

Job Title: Software Engineer (C++)

Designation: Engineer

Company: Hitachi Rail GTS India

Location: Noida, India

Salary: As per Industry

Company Overview:

Hitachi Rail is a leading partner to the world’s best transportation companies, with a comprehensive portfolio of rail solutions and services for the urban, mainline and freight railway markets.

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define the scope and technical requirements of software development projects.

• Design, develop, and test high-performance C/C++ applications for embedded and cross platform systems.

• Apply appropriate data structures and design patterns to ensure scalable and maintainable code.

• Perform debugging, diagnostic testing, and issue resolution on target devices and hardware.

• Develop and maintain communication interfaces (e.g., CAN-BUS, SPI, RS232).

• Design and implement multi-threaded systems using RTOS environments like WinCE or RTLinux.

• Conduct regular software optimization through updates, upgrades, and performance tuning.

• Document software designs, development workflows, and deployment procedures.

• Support user feedback processes and integrate necessary improvements.

• Stay current with evolving C++ standards and industry best practices.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.

• Strong proficiency in C++ (C++11 and above) and a solid grasp of the Standard Template Library (STL).

• Proficiency in related languages such as C/C++ and Python.

• Proficiency in development tools such as Makefile, cmake, GDB.

• Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.

• Deep understanding and practical application of common design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory, Observer).

• Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS) like WinCE or RTLinux.

• Familiarity with hardware communication protocols such as CAN-BUS, SPI, and RS232.

• Hands-on experience in multi-threaded programming and socket communication.

• Working knowledge of SQL, JSON, and XML for data handling and integration.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile methodologies.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional experience in C/C++ software development.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.

Hitachi Values:

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

• Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect

• Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

• Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge