Software Lead Engineer

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 Lead Engineer in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll lead the delivery of software baselines that meet quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) requirements, ensuring technical solutions are timely and effective. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including Train Control Engineers, Verification & Validation Leaders, and Sub-System Engineers, to ensure seamless coordination, manage risks, and oversee software validation activities.

You’ll specifically take care of integrating software modules within the Train Control and Monitoring System (TCMS) subsystem, but also ensure proper configuration management and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

• Delivering Train Software modules and ensuring their integration according to engineering work packages.

• Deploying and applying Train Control & Information Solutions development procedures, processes, and design rules.

• Managing and maintaining traceability of hardware and software configurations, including design tools.

• Ensuring software baselines, release notes, and reference versions are in conformity with specifications.

• Monitoring and controlling KPIs, reporting progress to the Software Domain Leader.

• Leading risk assessments, mitigation plans, and work package reviews for assigned projects.

• Collaborating with subcontractors and managing their deliverables.

• Contributing to quality plans and participating in Change Control Board (CCB) meetings.

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:

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience in software development phases, including requirements gathering, development, and hardware-software integration (minimum of 12 years).

• Proven experience leading the complete product lifecycle of at least three projects (minimum of 7 years).

• Proficiency in IEC61131-3 (FBD, ST, SFC) or model-based development tools like ControlBuild, MATLAB/Simulink.

• Familiarity with real-time, distributed controllers and real-time network protocols (e.g., MVB, CIP, Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS485).

• Experience managing work packages for subcontractors.

• Strong problem-solving, risk management, and team leadership skills.

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 cutting-edge 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 initiatives.

• Progress towards leadership roles or advanced 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!

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.