Software Architect - Embedded Systems

Software Architect

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.

Your future role

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

You'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software modules that contribute to Alstom’s mission of creating sustainable and efficient transport solutions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Software Architects, Hardware Designers, and V&V Designers), contribute to software specifications and architecture, and ensure the successful integration of software and hardware components, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of software module design, coding, and testing, but also support integration and contribute to process improvements.

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 configuration of software work products according to the Configuration Management Plan

• Supporting software/hardware integration activities

• Keeping informed of evolving technologies through continuous learning

• Contributing to standardization by reusing and implementing reusable solutions

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the software design cycle

• Applying processes and standards while 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 degree in Engineering (IT, CS, ECE, EEE, or equivalent)

• Experience in embedded product development, including assessing requirements and leading teams

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, and C++

• Knowledge of Linux, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), and multi-core/multi-threading systems

• Understanding of networking and cybersecurity concepts

• Hands-on experience with communication protocols like TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, serial, and wireless

• Familiarity with tools like Wireshark or equivalent for network analysis

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (preferred)

• Knowledge of standards such as CENELEC (preferred)

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 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

• Progress towards roles such as Software Architect or Technical Lead

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.

Experience Level

Senior Level