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 embedded systems expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside highly motivated and collaborative teammates.

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

You’ll specifically take care of designing and coding software modules, as well as preparing and performing module tests, but also contributing to technology standardization and reusable solutions.

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 the software development toolchain

• Preparing and performing software module tests and verifications

• Managing software configuration according to the product Configuration Management Plan

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams like RAMS and V&V departments

• Applying processes and standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

• Staying updated on technological advancements through ongoing learning

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, ECE, EEE, or equivalent

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

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

• Experience with multi-core/multi-threaded programming

• Familiarity with operating systems like Linux, RTOS, or VxWorks

• Knowledge of communication protocols such as TCP/IP, CIP, TRDP, and MVB

• Strong understanding of embedded concepts like multi-threading and IPC

• Problem-solving and debugging skills to address complex system challenges

• Experience in low-level embedded software design

• Exposure to security principles and secure network communications (desirable)

• Background in the rail industry or similar industries (desirable)

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 agile and flexible 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 roles such as Software Architect or Technical Leader

• 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.