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 expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and highly driven teammates.

You'll contribute to delivering software modules that ensure detailed design and implementation, making a tangible impact on the development of complex embedded 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 (QCD) commitments, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of software module development, including detailed design, coding, and testing, but also contribute to continuous improvement and standardization efforts.

We’ll look to you for:

• Collaborating on software specifications and architecture with the Software Architect

• Developing software modules, including design, coding, and testing

• Setting up and maintaining the software development toolchain

• Performing software module tests and verifications

• Managing software work products under configuration management

• Contributing to standardization by reusing or implementing reusable solutions

• Staying updated on evolving technologies through techno-watch

• Applying processes and standards while maintaining strong links with cross-functional teams

• Driving 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

• 8+ 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

• Knowledge of operating systems like Linux, RTOS, or VxWorks

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, CIP, TRDP, and MVB

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

• Experience in low-level embedded software design

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

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

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

• Ability to collaborate across global teams and adapt to diverse cultural settings

• Innovative mindset with a focus on creating reusable solutions

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 supportive 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 technical leadership roles or other career paths

• 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.