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. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) Senior Software Technical Specialist As a Senior Software Technical Specialist, you will lead the design, development, and testing of high-complexity components of operationally or safety-critical software systems. You are an expert in one or more functional areas of a subsystem and will specify, design, analyze, develop, and integrate changes to software applications under the direction of the Chief Software Architect, adhering to the development process for safety-critical software. Additional responsibilities include contributing to estimates for tendering processes, performance studies, and supporting safety verification and validation activities. Key Accountabilities: Understands the customer’s needs and through-life cycle concerns using advanced studies, simulations, models, prototypes, etc. Formalizes the mission/function description, architectural and algorithms design, and the refinement of functional and non-functional requirements. Drives solution consistency with architecture and design patterns for all modifications in areas of ownership. Decomposes and derives detailed software requirements. Produces detailed impact analyses across software components. Designs, codes, debugs, writes test procedures, and tests software code; chairs design reviews for components of high complexity or cross-cutting changes. Reviews code, test procedures, and test results. Produces and executes complex integration tests on simulated or target hardware test benches. Identifies root causes and implements corrections for defect reports. Supports investigations of defects across multiple subsystems. Performs engineering testing in the field and investigates field problems. Provides inputs for cost estimates within areas of expertise. Assists the Functional Manager in providing training, leadership, and motivation to other team members. Contributes to co-engineering activities with Systems Engineering to ensure system-software consistency and compliance with software architecture. Scales solutions to project phases, balancing budget and technical risk while indicating risks to the Work Package Manager. Performs planning and coordination activities in support of Work Package Management (WPM) within technical domains. Key Requirements: Experience: 10+ years in URS Systems and Software Design, Development, Integration, Testing, and/or Deployment. Expert-level experience in developing mission-critical or near real-time systems. 3+ years of Test Automation experience. 1+ years of working with AI frameworks such as LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude). Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of railway signaling techniques, SelTrac CBTC, and requirements engineering. Strong understanding of software development processes, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery. Advanced programming with C++ (including templates, STL, Boost, MFC), C# with WPF, and scripting languages like Perl, Ruby, and others. Practical experience with Angular, Typescript, WebSockets, Java-based backends, and software building tools (gmake, MSBuild). Familiarity with object-oriented techniques, multithreading, socket programming, General Windows Programming. Knowledgeable in secure coding practices (e.g., CERT rules). Education and Certifications: Professional Engineer certification (P.Eng) preferred. Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Leadership and mentoring abilities, capable of motivating team members. Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, source control systems, and management tools (Eclipse, Jira, Git, ClearCase, ClearQuest, DOORS, etc.). Other Technical Competencies: Understanding control theories (e.g., PID, Fuzzy Logic), graph theory, and modeling simulations. Programming across multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, Unix). Preferred Qualifications: Professional Engineer - P.Eng certification. 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. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail. #LI-MA2 Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.
