Sr Engineer R&D Software (m/f/d)

Join HIMA Group – Innovate with purpose. Grow with technology.

HIMA Group is a globally independent provider of safety-related automation solutions for the process and rail industries, protecting people, assets, and the environment. Founded in 1908, the family-owned company is headquartered in Brühl near Mannheim, Germany, and has grown steadily through strategic acquisitions, including Sella Controls (UK) in 2023 and Origo Solutions (Norway) in 2024. Today, HIMA employs approximately 1,150 professionals across 22 group companies worldwide.

Our international teams bring together expertise from all corners of the world, working with a shared focus on developing reliable and sustainable solutions. At HIMA, employees are encouraged to take initiative, contribute their knowledge, and collaborate across borders to deliver projects with real impact.

Working at HIMA offers varied and responsible tasks, where your work has tangible influence. At the same time, you can continuously develop your skills and contribute to advancing safety technology. With a corporate culture built on collaboration, accountability, and sustainable innovation, we provide a professional environment where experts can thrive and make meaningful contributions.

Become part of a global success story and help shape the future of digital safety.

Join us in shaping the future of SILworX, HIMA’s engineering platform for safety-critical control systems.

Contribute your ideas and expertise in software development, functional safety and cyber security, and develop solutions that are used worldwide in demanding industrial plants. If you enjoy technical challenges, innovative technologies and agile teamwork, we look forward to meeting you.

We are looking for a talented and experienced software developer to join our

innovative team in SILworX development. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, verification and validation of Windows software for the parameterisation of our safety-critical control systems.

You will work closely with stakeholders, product owners and other team members to develop efficient, reliable, robust and high-performance software. In doing so, you will contribute your own ideas, challenge existing approaches and play an active role in shaping the further development of our solutions. The use of AI is encouraged and ready to be used.

Responsibilities

• Development and testing of Windows software based on Qt.
• Creating requirements and test cases in Polarion
• Working responsibly within development teams to solve complex tasks in a regulatory environment
• Improving infrastructure, software quality, testability, maintainability and reliability

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ professional experience in software development
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
• A Degree in Computer Science or a comparable technical qualification
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience in the field of cyber security
• Good written and spoken German and English

Our Benefits

• Purpose-driven work: Contribute to sustainable solutions in safety-related automation that protect people, assets, and the environment.

• Global collaboration and diversity: Work in diverse, internationally aligned teams that act as “One Team, One Goal” to deliver results worldwide.

• Knowledge-driven culture: Share ideas, think entrepreneurially, and contribute to innovative solutions with tangible impact.

• International work environment: Work with colleagues worldwide, participate in global projects, and collaborate across teams and countries.

• Development opportunities: Long-term career opportunities within an expanding international organization.

• Community and culture: Team events, open communication, flat hierarchies, collaborative teamwork, and a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Disclaimer

HIMA Group offers flexible working hours and the option to work remotely. For certain positions, employees can choose between different part-time models. Job sharing is also possible.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are an integral part of our corporate culture. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnic origin, or sexual identity.

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About Us

The HIMA Group is a global independent provider of safety-related automation solutions for the process and rail industries, protecting people, assets, and the environment. Founded in 1908, the family-owned company is headquartered in Brühl near Mannheim, Germany, and has grown steadily through strategic acquisitions, including the British company Sella Controls in 2023 and the Norwegian company Origo Solutions in 2024. Today, HIMA employs approximately 1,150 professionals across 22 group companies worldwide.

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