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.

Could you be the full-time Software Architect in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll play a key role in developing complex embedded solutions, ensuring the successful design and implementation of software modules. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including system users, software designers, and V&V designers, to meet quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of contributing to software specifications and architecture design, as well as developing and testing software modules, but also collaborating with global teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

Contributing to the elaboration of software specifications and architecture design

Developing and coding software modules with a focus on quality and adherence to standards

Setting up the software development toolchain

Preparing and performing software module tests and verifications

Managing software configuration in line with the product Configuration Management Plan

Staying updated on evolving technologies through continuous learning and technology watch

Contributing to standardization by reusing or creating reusable solutions

Maintaining strong collaboration with software architects, hardware designers, RAMS, and V&V teams throughout the software design cycle

Applying processes and standards to ensure quality and consistency

Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including Return on Experience (RoE) and process optimization

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 or Postgraduate degree in Engineering – IT, Computer Science, ECE, EEE, or equivalent

10+ years of experience in designing software modules for complex embedded systems

Proficiency in programming languages such as C and scripting languages like Python

Experience with multi-core/multi-threaded programming

Knowledge of operating systems such as Linux, RTOS, and VX Works

Familiarity with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, CIP, TRDP, and MVB

Strong understanding of embedded concepts, including multi-threading and inter-process communication (IPC)

Experience with low-level embedded software design

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure network communications

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to identify root causes in complex systems

Experience in the rail industry is highly desirable, but similar industries will also be considered

Ability to collaborate with global teams across different geographical locations

Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide and influence in a matrix organization

Innovative mindset with a passion for creating reusable solutions and model-based developments

Willingness to travel to our platform development center in Europe on a short-term, as-needed basis

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 leadership roles or other career paths within Alstom

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

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

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.