Software Designer

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 hybrid Software Designer in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your software design and development expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.
You'll contribute to the development of safety-critical, real-time train control signaling solutions, ensuring the seamless and safe operation of transportation systems. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, quality assurance, and global stakeholders), coordinate peer reviews of software development artifacts, and continuously enhance your skills by applying new tools, techniques, and processes in an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing subsystem requirements and designs based on system-level designs and requirements. ,

• Implementing software designs, including unit tests to verify that the software is correct and complete. ,

• Coordinating and participating in peer reviews of software development artefacts. ,

• Collaborating effectively as a team player in a dynamic, diverse work environment. ,

• Engaging in technical discussions and communications with team members across various disciplines and global locations. ,

• Thriving in a multicultural and multilingual environment with cross-functional teams. ,

• Learning and applying new tools, techniques, and processes in a continuous improvement-focused environment. ,

• Ensuring compliance with industry-accepted safety and quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle. ,

• Utilizing agile software development methodologies and contributing to continuous integration practices. ,

• Leveraging knowledge of object-oriented design principles and software development tools (, Eclipse, VSCode, Git/GitLab, DOORS, EWM) to deliver high-quality software solutions."

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:

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related engineering disciplines. ,

• Experience or understanding of software development concepts, including the full software development lifecycle from requirements through testing, verification, and validation. ,

• Knowledge of structured software development and object-oriented design principles. ,

• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (Linux, any real-time OS, Windows) and process control software. ,

• Excellent communication skills for technical discussions and collaboration with diverse, global teams. ,

• Experience in agile software development methodologies. ,

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++. ,

• Familiarity with software development tools such as Eclipse, VSCode, Git/GitLab, DOORS, or EWM. ,

• Adaptability to learn and apply new tools, techniques, and processes in a continuous improvement environment.

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:

• Work with cutting-edge technologies in the development of safety-critical, real-time train control signalling solutions ,

• Progress towards becoming an integral part of a global team, contributing to innovative, sustainable, and efficient transportation systems ,

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

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.

Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh
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