Wabtec Corporation is a global leader in equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industry.
The ANNAX Group has been part of Wabtec Corporation since 2018 and operates across three locations in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and China with over 360 employees. ANNAX provides comprehensive technical solutions to generate, transmit, and display information. Our system solutions for the rail industry include the ANNAX Passenger Information System, which integrates numerous subsystems such as seat reservation, passenger counting, video surveillance, information for visually and hearing-impaired passengers, infotainment/entertainment systems, and more.
Job DescriptionSoftware Engineer for Rail IoT Devices (Passenger Information Systems)
As a leading provider of passenger information systems for the rail industry, we deliver solutions that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient passenger communication. As a Software Engineer for Rail IoT Devices, you will contribute to the software foundations of interior and exterior display systems that provide real‑time, high‑quality information to millions of travelers in mission‑critical rail environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop software for rail‑grade passenger information devices, with C++ as the primary language.
- Work with Linux‑based systems, including configuration, diagnostics and performance tuning.
- Design solutions for a wide range of devices and hardware platforms.
- Contribute to customer projects for major suppliers in the global rail industry.
- Use AI‑supported tools to improve development efficiency and software quality.
- Translate requirements into clear, scalable, and maintainable software concepts.
- Collaborate closely with system engineering, hardware, and test teams.
- Ensure long‑term reliability and performance in demanding rail environments.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field (electrotechnical background is a plus).
- Strong general programming skills (experience with C++ is a plus as it is widely used).
- Solid Linux experience in system‑ or device‑oriented environments.
- Strong interest in understanding systems end‑to‑end, including software‑hardware interaction.
- Curious, proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills and team orientation.
- C1‑level English.
What we offer:
- A secure position within an international corporation (Wabtec Corporation, Fortune 500).
- Exciting projects in the rail industry using cutting-edge technology.
- Flexible working hours and the option for remote work.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- An open, collaborative company culture with regular team events
Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or comparable field
- Strong general programming skills
- Experience with C++
- Solid Linux experience in system- or device-oriented environments
- Interest in end-to-end systems and software-hardware interaction
- Curious, proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills and team orientation
- C1-level English
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) funding can reach an effective 6% of pay through a match plus an additional company contribution, with company funds vesting after three years. This consistent retirement formula adds meaningful long-term value.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options with dental and vision, telemedicine, and robust mental health resources such as Spring Health and Headspace. HSA/HRA support and recognized national carriers further bolster the offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental/adoption leave is part of the core package, alongside family-building benefits via Progyny and adoption assistance. Additional supports like doula reimbursement expand coverage for growing families.
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Transportation solutions that move and improve the world At Wabtec, we help our customers overcome their toughest challenges by delivering rail and industrial solutions that improve safety, efficiency and productivity. Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation.
