Software Architect

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Software Architect in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your embedded systems expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You'll play a key role in delivering software modules, ensuring detailed design, implementation, and testing of modules that contribute to the future of smart mobility. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including Software Architects, Software Designers, and Validation & Verification (V&V) Designers, supporting program goals and quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments.

You’ll specifically take care of software module integration, testing, and configuration management, but also contribute to standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributing to the elaboration of software specifications and architecture

• Performing detailed design, coding, and integration of software modules

• Setting up the software development toolchain

• Preparing and performing software module tests and verifications

• Supporting software and hardware integration

• Keeping informed of technology advancements and contributing to standardization efforts

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Software Architects, Hardware Designers, RAMS, and V&V departments

• Applying processes and standards and contributing to continuous improvement

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Engineering – IT, CS, ECE, EEE, or equivalent

• 15+ years of experience in designing software modules for complex embedded systems

• Experience in embedded/RTOS application development and adherence to software processes and coding guidelines

• Proficiency in programming languages like Embedded C and Python

• Familiarity with operating systems such as RT Linux

• Knowledge of protocols like TCP/IP and standards such as CENELEC SIL4 / DO178A / DO178B

• Exposure to Cybersecurity feature development and networking concepts

• Experience in industries like railways or similar fields is desirable

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and influence in a matrix organization

• Innovative mindset with a flair for creating reusable solutions and reference libraries

• Team player with prior experience in working with European customers (preferred but not mandatory)

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and dynamic working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards leadership or specialization roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.