Principal Automation Software Engineer

Location:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job ID:

R0097549

Date Posted:

2025-06-18

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

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:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Principal Automation Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.Accountabilities:- Responsible for the creation and coding of firmware - the embedded software in electronics devices, including embedded 2D/3D graphics engine. - Researches, designs, and develops firmware algorithms used in electronic hardware devices. - Develops and executes test plans and scripts to ensure new firmware meets specifications, functionalities, and performance requirements.

- Debugs firmware and compatibility issues.

- Documents technical manuscripts for firmware operations and works with programmers & hardware design engineers.

Required skills/experience:

- Expertise in machine language, assembly language, and other programming languages (e.g. C, C++, etc.)

Education:
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in an IT related field

Languages:
English proficient

Benefits: 
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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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