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

You'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software solutions that power our trains and ensure seamless integration of software modules. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Train Control Engineers, Verification & Validation Leaders, Sub-System Engineers), manage software development work packages, and oversee configuration management for TCMS software activities.

You’ll specifically take care of integrating software modules with various TCMS subsystems like MPU and DDU, but also ensure adherence to quality and delivery timelines.

We’ll look to you for:

• Delivering Train Software modules and managing their integration

• Deploying and applying Train Control & Information Solutions development procedures

• Ensuring proper management and traceability of hardware and software configurations

• Maintaining and controlling KPIs for the project and reporting to Software Domain Leaders

• Validating software and ensuring overall performance of executable code

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing sub-contractors

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 Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• Hands-on experience in software development phases like requirement gathering, development, and hardware-software integration (minimum 12 years' experience)

• Experience in leading complete product life cycles for multiple projects (minimum 7 years’ experience)

• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 (FBD, ST, and SFC) or model-based development tools like ControlBuild, MATLAB/Simulink

• Familiarity with real-time, distributed controllers and real-time network protocols like MVB, CIP, Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS485

• Experience managing work packages for sub-contractors

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to improve software development processes

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 technologies and security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

• Utilise our agile 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 roles or technical expertise 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!

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.