Req ID:517881
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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
About the role
Join a high-level traction software team working on safety-critical embedded systems at the heart of modern trains.
As a Traction Project Software Leader, you play a key role in the development, integration and delivery of embedded software for traction and auxiliary converters used on light rail and railway platforms.
You work closely with software development, software validation, system, validation, safety teams, contributing directly to the performance, reliability and safety of trains in operation.
This role offers a strong mix of technical leadership, project coordination within an experienced and collaborative team.
Your key responsibilities
Technical leadership & software delivery
You contribute directly to the design, development and delivery of embedded software for Integrated Traction & Auxiliary Converters.
1. Contribute to software architecture, specifications and technical decisions
2. Design, develop and test embedded software components
3. Support integration, verification and validation activities
4. Ensure configuration management and software quality
Project coordination & interfaces
You act as a key interface between software, system, safety and validation teams.
5. Coordinate software development activities within your scope
6. Contribute to planning, progress tracking and QCD commitments
7. Participate in software change management (CCB)
8. Identify and escalate risks impacting delivery or quality
Quality, safety & continuous improvement
You ensure compliance while contributing to long-term improvement.
9. Ensure compliance with railway standards (EN 50716)
10. Contribute to verification, validation and quality plans
11. Participate in software design reviews
12. Contribute to standardisation, reuse and continuous improvement initiatives
What we are looking for
Education
13. Master’s degree in Engineering (Software, Electronics, Control Systems or related field)
Experience & technical background
14. 5 to 10 years of experience in real-time embedded software development
15. Solid experience in development for complex systems
16. Proven exposure to railway or other safety-critical environments
17. Experience with system verification, validation and integration
18. Fluent in English and French
Nice to have
19. Experience with Simulink / ControlBuild
20. Knowledge of railway safety standards (EN 50128 / EN 50156/ EN 50716)
21. Previous exposure to technical leadership or coordination roles
22. Experience working in multidisciplinary project teams
Behavioral competencies
23. Structured, organised and reliable
24. Strong team player with good communication skills
25. Proactive mindset and sense of ownership
26. Ability to anticipate issues and manage priorities
27. Comfortable taking technical decisions and saying “no” when needed
28. Resilient in demanding project environments
29. Able to coordinate and drive activities performed by others
Why join us?
30. Work on real, safety-critical products with a direct impact on trains in operation
31. Join a skilled, supportive and experienced team
32. A role combining technical depth and project leadership
33. High level of autonomy and trust
34. International project environment with strong engineering culture
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.
Job Type: Experienced
Job Segment: Embedded, Testing, Change Management, Developer, Technology, Management