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 hybrid Software Designer in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your software design and development expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.
You'll contribute to the development of safety-critical, real-time train control signaling solutions, ensuring the seamless and safe operation of transportation systems. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, quality assurance, and global stakeholders), coordinate peer reviews of software development artifacts, and continuously enhance your skills by applying new tools, techniques, and processes in an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement, and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing subsystem requirements and designs based on system-level designs and requirements. ,

• Implementing software designs, including unit tests to verify that the software is correct and complete. ,

• Coordinating and participating in peer reviews of software development artefacts. ,

• Collaborating effectively as a team player in a dynamic, diverse work environment. ,

• Engaging in technical discussions and communications with team members across various disciplines and global locations. ,

• Thriving in a multicultural and multilingual environment with cross-functional teams. ,

• Learning and applying new tools, techniques, and processes in a continuous improvement-focused environment. ,

• Ensuring compliance with industry-accepted safety and quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle. ,

• Utilizing agile software development methodologies and contributing to continuous integration practices. ,

• Leveraging knowledge of object-oriented design principles and software development tools (e.g., Eclipse, VSCode, Git/GitLab, DOORS, EWM) to deliver high-quality software solutions."

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, Computer Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines. ,

• Experience or understanding of software development concepts, including the full software development lifecycle from requirements through testing, verification, and validation. ,

• Knowledge of structured software development and object-oriented design principles. ,

• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (Linux, any real-time OS, Windows) and process control software. ,

• Excellent communication skills for technical discussions and collaboration with diverse, global teams. ,

• Experience in agile software development methodologies. ,

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++. ,

• Familiarity with software development tools such as Eclipse, VSCode, Git/GitLab, DOORS, or EWM. ,

• Adaptability to learn and apply new tools, techniques, and processes in a continuous improvement environment.

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:

• Work with cutting-edge technologies in the development of safety-critical, real-time train control signalling solutions ,

• Progress towards becoming an integral part of a global team, contributing to innovative, sustainable, and efficient transportation systems ,

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

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.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is a lever to running a sustainable and successful business. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. Alstom abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

Alstom provides reasonable accommodations and/or assistance to applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans (including but not limited to other protected veterans and individuals with known physical and mental limitations).  If you need a reasonable accommodation/assistance for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please note this in our online application.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing for unauthorized substances. Marijuana and medical marijuana are considered unauthorized substances. Additionally, upon date of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?