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. 

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

The Software Specialist is responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of embedded software. This role involves translating system requirements into robust, high‑quality implementations, contributing across the full software development lifecycle, and ensuring reliable system behavior in real‑time environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality embedded software in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment
• Contribute across the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance
• Develop and review software requirements specifications, functional specifications, and software design documents
• Perform unit, module, system, and integration testing to ensure functional and performance requirements are met
• Conduct root cause analysis of software and system issues and implement effective, sustainable solutions
• Participate in system requirements reviews, software architecture discussions, and design decisions
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including systems engineering, QA, hardware, and verification teams
• Support continuous improvement of software quality, robustness, and development processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or MCA
• 2 to 5 years of hands‑on experience in real‑time embedded software development

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working with communication protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, RS‑232, and RS‑485
• Experience with RTOS, Linux, or other embedded operating systems
• Hands‑on experience in C and C++ programming within multitasking and multithreaded environments on RTOS platforms
• Hands‑on experience in testing, debugging, and troubleshooting embedded software, firmware, and electronic control systems
• Familiarity with Python, shell scripting, or batch scripting for automation and support activities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with frequently changing priorities
• Effective communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely, and have a sense of ownership towards work assigned.

Desirable Skills

• Hands‑on experience with Inter‑Process Communication (IPC) mechanisms such as message queues and shared memory
• Experience with Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools (e.g., IBM CLM, Perforce)
• Familiarity with continuous integration, automated unit testing, and modern development pipelines
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Test‑Driven Development , within an embedded software context

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. 

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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