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Our team operates using agile methodologies to foster collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement.\nAs this role involves close collaboration with colleagues across software and hardware development, it is an on-site position based at our Västerås office, requiring regular presence on-site.\nHow you’ll make an impact\nYocto Distribution: Build, integrate, and customize embedded Linux distributions using the Yocto Project, ensuring reliable software integration, configuration management, and alignment with product requirements.\n Ethernet Communication: Design, integrate, enhance and fine-tune ethernet communication in embedded systems, including redundancy protocols such as IEC 62439-3 (PRP, HSR) and IEEE 802.1w (RSTP).\nFeature Development: Write, test, and maintain high-quality code for embedded systems. 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Apply virtualization and emulation techniques for testing.\nCollaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, cyber security experts and QA teams, to deliver optimized solutions.\n Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for code, optimization techniques, and system configurations.\nYour background\nMaster's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\nProven experience in embedded software development and real-time operating systems, particularly Linux with PREEMPT_RT enabled.\nHands-on experience with the Yocto Project for building, customizing, and maintaining embedded Linux distributions.\nStrong understanding of Ethernet communication, Linux networking architecture, and the implementation and debugging of network drivers, interfaces, and protocol stack components.\nPassion for software development, excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nStrong communication and teamwork abilities.\nMore about us\nWe believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.\nOur benefits offering for our roles generally includes:\nCollective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)\nGroup life insurance and additional insurances.\nFlex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank\nHealth care and wellness allowance\nHealth insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)\nPsychological support program\nSupplementary compensation for parental leave\nVarious trainings and education supporting employee development \nInternal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally\nEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks\nThe benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.\nApplications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application today.\nQuestions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, \nUnion representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer:Adnan Glibo, +46 107-38 63 78; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin, +46 107-38 15 12.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. 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