Who will you be working with?
Trip Optimizer® is an Energy Management System designed to optimize and automate train operations by creating the most fuel-efficient operating plan while meeting customer scheduling and train handling requirements. In this role, this Software Release Engineer will work with Quality, DevOps, Cyber Security, Engineering, and Project Management teams to ensure compliant, efficient execution of our release cadence for the Trip Optimizer® & LOCOTROL product portfolio. The Software Release Engineer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing software releases across the Trip Optimizer® & LOCOTROL product portfolios.
What will you be doing?
- Work with engineering and project management to support the execution of software release plans
- Work with Quality organization to ensure compliance to standards through the SDLC
- Work with Cyber Security organization to ensure compliance to standards through the SDLC
- Coordinate performance metric collection and analysis with software and validation engineers
- Design, implement and test software for embedded systems from requirements analysis through production and commercial deployment.
- Develop product software in C and C++
- Work closely with the business unit to ensure application development meets product specification requirements.
- Participate actively in design and code reviews.
- Drive performance and reliability enhancements.
- Establish CI/CD pipelines to support software development.
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field and 3+ years of related work experience
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Knowledge of software engineering principles
- Experience with x86 and/or PowerPC micro-processor in a C/C++ environment.
- Experience using GitLab
Preferred Additional Skills?
- Experience with SW analysis tools such as Coverity, and SW unit test tools such as VectorCAST.
- Experience with x86 and/or PowerPC micro-processor in a C/C++ environment.
- Experience with GitLab, Jenkins, and associated CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with SW configuration management tools such as Perforce.
- Experience with IBM ELM Tool Suite
- Experience in Tollgate software development
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $71500-98100 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
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.
Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of related work experience
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional engineering teams
- Knowledge of software engineering principles
- Experience with x86 and/or PowerPC microprocessors in a C/C++ environment
- Experience using GitLab
- Experience with Coverity software analysis tools
- Experience with VectorCAST software unit testing tools
- Experience with Jenkins and associated CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Perforce configuration management tools
- Experience with IBM ELM Tool Suite
- Experience in Tollgate software development
Wabtec Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wabtec Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Wabtec Corporation.
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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.
Wabtec Corporation Insights
What We Do
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.
