What's the role?
We are looking for a passionate Software Engineer to join our Product Cloud team, where you will play a key role in developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable cloud services that support Fleet and After Market capabilities for Hilti products. In this position, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across our business and IT to transform essential product data into cloud-ready services — powering innovative applications across our global ecosystem.
Who is Hilti?
At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.
Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day.
What does the role involve?
As a Software Engineer in the Product Cloud team, you will be responsible for implementing cloud-based applications and microservices that bring Hilti’s digital vision to life. You will design and build backend services using Java with Spring Boot, and leverage cloud technologies (primarily AWS) to deliver robust, event-driven architectures. Your role will include writing clean, maintainable code, producing technical documentation, and following best practices in software development.
You will collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to transform jointly defined requirements into production-ready applications. Your work will involve creating and executing unit, integration, and performance tests, conducting code reviews, and contributing to overall platform stability through proactive support and maintenance. You will help ensure that every service is built with scalability, reliability, and security in mind.
Last year alone, we launched around 60 new products on the market. This also includes new services and software.
What do we offer?
In addition, we offer you innovative and personalized Benefits, such as
- Flat hierarchies
- Internal mentoring program
- Fitness and health benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Subsidised monthly and annual public transport subscriptions
- Free charging pole for electric cars
- Subsidy for childcare
Further benefits:
- Support in relocating and finding a flat
- Tax advice
The mission of the Hilti Group is "Making Construction Better," based on a passionate and inclusive team, as well as an employee and performance-oriented corporate culture. Integrity, courage, teamwork, and commitment are essential for Hilti - both today and tomorrow. We are proud to say that we not only talk about our values but also live them every day.
What you need is:
- University degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in an enterprise environment
- Proficient in developing cloud-native applications using Java (Spring Boot) and JavaScript
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture, ideally in AWS
- Strong focus on code quality, testing, and security best practices
- Fluent in English with a proactive mindset and passion for innovation and continuous improvement
Why should you apply?
This is your opportunity to be part of a globally impactful team that is shaping the future of Hilti products through cutting-edge cloud technology. You'll work in a highly collaborative, agile environment with a diverse group of experts — all while contributing to digital solutions used by customers and internal teams around the world.
During your job interview you will spend some time with us and get to know our company. Thus you will get a feeling for the job and our corporate culture.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to our corporate culture. We welcome people with different identities and experiences and encourage diversity of thought. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive work environment for a passionate & inclusive team. Hilti also stands for equal opportunities, we therefore welcome applications from people with severe disabilities.
Contact: Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH I Human Resources
Should you encounter technical problems during your application, please contact mycareer-techsupport@hilti.com.
