SW Engineer

Location:

Naples, Campania, Italy

Job ID:

R0110502

Date Posted:

2026-05-19

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Other

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 Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Naples, Italy.

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.

Accountabilities

• Support the proper requirements management for all the phases of the software lifecycle according to company standard processes.
• Contribute to the design and the implementation of a complete solution (modules, documentation and tools), applying company standard processes.
• Contribute to the correct operation of the SW on the applicable platforms.
• Contribute to provide the proper level of support to the other functional units (RAMS, Verification, Test & Commissioning)
• Contribute to the application of common methodologies, technical solutions and best practices in coherence with the Development function, applying company standard processes.

Required skills and Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science, a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++.
• Experience applying Object-Oriented Design principles and patterns.
• Knowledge of Computer architecture.
• Knowledge of Operating System Internals and Design Principles.
• Experience with Embedded systems.
• English: upper intermediate level required.

Desired skills and Knowledge:

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Knowledge of developing software in a Linux environment, including writing and modifying shell scripts.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles of networking and systems protection
• Experience with networking concepts, including routing, VPNs, load balancers, and firewalls.
• Experience with continuous integration, static code analysis, branching and versioning and DevOps.
• Experience implementing and sustaining mission critical enterprise systems.
• Experience in development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications.

Education/Qualifications

Educated to Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent technical background.

Languages
Good English proficiency.

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

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