About RideOnTrack
RideOnTrack is a Belgian technology company building
mission-critical communication systems
for sectors where reliability and safety are essential — such as
railways, public safety, and critical infrastructure
. Founded in 2011 and based in Geel, Belgium, we combine deep telecom expertise with modern software engineering to deliver solutions like
FRMCS
and
MCX dispatching
, I
oT-based condition monitoring
, and
radio network performance analytics
.
We're driven by three core values: Safety First, Customer Centricity, and Continuous Innovation. These values shape how we build, collaborate, and grow — whether that's contributing to international standards like 3GPP, ETSI, and UNIFE, or developing new ways to make mission-critical communication simpler and more secure.
At RideOnTrack, we bring together a passionate, multidisciplinary team that thrives on turning complex challenges into elegant, future-proof solutions.
About the Position
We are seeking a skilled and motivated
R&D Engineer – MCX Infrastructure & Deployment
to join our team in Geel, Belgium. In this role, you will focus on developing, deploying, and maintaining
scalable backend systems
that power our
MCX (Mission-Critical Communication)
and
FRMCS (Future Rail Mobile Communication)
platforms. You will contribute to the evolution of distributed architectures, CI/CD automation, and containerised deployments that ensure reliability and performance in environments where communication cannot fail.
You will work closely with fellow R&D engineers, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to design and implement systems that meet the highest standards of availability and robustness.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the MCX team to develop and deploy backend and microservice-based software solutions for mission-critical communication environments.
* Contribute to server-side and infrastructure components, including MCX, GSM-R/FRMCS interworking, and SIP Core solutions.
* Participate in the architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment of distributed systems.
* Design, develop, and refine CI/CD pipelines supporting both production and test environments.
* Work in Unix-like environments using tools such as Git, CMake, and container orchestration technologies.
* Apply modern software engineering practices to ensure scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
* Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and monitoring of our mission-critical applications.
Profile:
* Master's or PhD degree in Science with a background in Informatics, or related disciplines such as Physics or Mathematics (linked to informatics). Equivalent experience will also be considered.
* Proficient in Unix-like environments with hands-on experience using Git.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of understanding complex system architectures.
* Experienced with at least one compiled language (e.g. C++, Rust) and one interpreted language (e.g. Python).
* Experience with build systems such as CMake.
* Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and related automation tools.
* Knowledge of microservice architecture and distributed systems (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) is an asset.
* Familiarity with monorepo management, automated testing, or telecommunication protocols (SIP, RTP, WebRTC) is an advantage.
* Fluent in English; Dutch is an asset.
* Comfortable working in a challenging, international, and collaborative environment.
Our offer:
* Be part of a highly skilled R&D team developing the infrastructure behind mission-critical communication systems for railways and critical infrastructure operators.
* Work with cutting-edge technologies in FRMCS, MCX, and cloud-native architectures.
* A modern and inspiring workplace at the Cipal Innovation Centre in Geel.
* Competitive salary and benefits above market standards.
* Opportunities for career development and international collaboration.
* A role where your work directly enhances the reliability, scalability, and resilience of systems vital to safety and operations.
If you are passionate about technology and problem-solving and want to grow with a leading company, we would love to hear from you Please submit your
resume
and
cover letter
to join our dynamic team.