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.

Your future role

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

You'll play a key role in delivering software modules by ensuring detailed design, implementation, and testing of modules. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Software Architects, V&V Designers, and Hardware Designers), contribute to the integration of software modules, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of preparing and performing software module tests, as well as supporting the integration of software and hardware components, but also contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and standards.

We’ll look to you for:

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

• Performing detailed design and coding of software modules

• Setting up and utilizing the software development toolchain

• Preparing and performing software module tests and verifications

• Supporting software and hardware integration alongside hardware designers

• Applying configuration management practices as per the product Configuration Management Plan

• Staying informed of technological advancements and contributing to standardization by reusing or implementing reusable solutions

• Maintaining strong collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout the software design cycle

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, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, or equivalent

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

• Experience in developing embedded/RTOS applications and adherence to software processes and coding guidelines

• Strong understanding of Cybersecurity concepts and exposure to Cybersecurity feature development

• Knowledge of programming languages like Embedded C and Python

• Experience with RT Linux and protocols such as TCP/IP

• Familiarity with standards like CENELEC SIL4, DO178A, or DO178B

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with geographically dispersed teams

• Flair for learning technologies specific to the railway domain

• Experience 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

• Utilize 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 in embedded systems

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

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.