Software Designer

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 Designer in [LOCATION] we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll contribute to delivering software modules by ensuring detailed design and implementation, supporting our mission to create reliable, high-quality solutions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Software Architects, V&V Designers, and Hardware Designers), develop and verify software modules, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of software development and configuration management, but also support integration and sustain the software lifecycle.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributing to the elaboration of software specifications and architecture alongside the Software Architect

• Performing detailed design and coding of software modules

• Setting up the software development toolchain

• Preparing and performing software module tests and verifications

• Supporting software and hardware integration

• Applying processes, standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

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

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

• Experience with Embedded/RTOS applications and adherence to software processes and coding guidelines

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, ADA, and scripting languages like Python

• Knowledge of multi-core/multi-threading RTOS (Linux, VX Works, QNX)

• Familiarity with protocols such as TCP/IP and CAN

• Understanding of standards like CENELEC SIL4 / DO178A / DO178B

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix organization

• Flair for learning technologies specific to the railway domain

• Innovative mindset with experience in creating reusable solutions and reference libraries

• Experience in working with European customers is a plus

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 flexible and inclusive 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 roles or technical expertise

• 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.