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 Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll play a key role in delivering software modules by ensuring detailed design and implementation, contributing to Alstom’s mission of creating sustainable mobility solutions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including Software Architects, Hardware Designers, and V&V Designers, to meet quality, cost, and delivery commitments. You’ll also contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes and solutions, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of designing, coding, and maintaining software applications using C++, and performing module tests and verifications, but also ensuring the software work products are managed according to our Configuration Management Plan.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributing to the elaboration of software specifications and architecture in collaboration with the Software Architect

• Developing detailed designs and implementing software modules

• Setting up the software development toolchain

• Preparing and performing software module tests and verifications

• Supporting software and hardware integration alongside the hardware designers

• Staying informed about evolving technologies and contributing to standardization by reusing or implementing reusable solutions

• Applying processes and standards while 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

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

• Experience in developing Embedded/RTOS applications such as Linux or QNX

• Strong knowledge of embedded concepts including multi-threading, IPC, and networking

• Proficiency in software development using C++ and Linux

• Understanding of TCP/IP and computer buses

• Problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to identify root causes in complex systems

• Familiarity with security principles, secure network communications, and the security domain

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, C#) and protocols such as UDP, TCP/IP, CIP, CAN, and MVB

• Knowledge of virtual machine management and RT OS like Linux, VX Works, QNX, and Cent OS

• Experience in the rail industry or similar industries is desirable

• Prior experience 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 cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

• 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 programs

• Progress towards leadership or technical expert 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.