Staff Software Engineer

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Job Summary:
Responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software and firmware for
electronic control systems deployed in the rail industry. This includes developing software
requirements specifications, functional specifications, and software design documents.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
• Design and develop high-quality software products in a fast-paced environment
• Support and enhance the entire software development life cycle
• Perform and guide the automation of unit, module, system, and regression level testing on
various software modules and systems
• Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions as necessary
• Accountable for system requirements review, software architecture, and design
Qualifications:
Essential:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electronics Engineering or
MCA.
• Software Engineering experience of 10 to 15 years in Real Time Embedded Software
development.
• Experience with RTOS like QNX, VxWorks, etc.
• Strong experience with C and C++ programming in multitasking and multithreaded
environments on an RTOS platform
• Experience working with Ethernet, TCP/IP, RS-232/422 protocols
• Hands-on experience testing/debugging software, firmware, and electronic control systems
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced, dynamic environment with adjustments to priorities to
meet the needs of the organization
• Effective communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely
• Experience with SCM, software change management, continuous integration, and
automated unit testing processes.
Desirable:
• Experience with ARM or X86-based hardware and QNX Board Support Package.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum and TDD in an embedded
environment is desired.
• Familiarity with PHP, HTML, Python, and shell scripting.
• Knowledge of safety-critical software or CENELEC standards and the rail industry is a plus.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.   

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Who are we?