Software Engineering Manager - Trip Optimizer

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

The Software Engineering Manager will lead delivery, people, and technical execution for the Train Handling Trip Optimizer software . This role manages cross‑functional teams including Software Engineers, Technical Leads, DevOps, and will support ongoing Release Configuration Management efforts, and Cyber Security initiatives.

How will you make a difference?

As the manager for approximately 14 employees, you will be accountable for on‑time, on‑budget delivery of critical business initiatives while fostering a high‑performance, growth‑oriented engineering culture. As the needs of the organization shift, you will be expected to align your headcount, budget and strategy accordingly.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other STEM discipline

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience

• Prior experience leading software teams or major technical initiatives

• Strong understanding of modern software development lifecycles and engineering best practices

Preferred Qualifications are:

• Experience with C, C++, and embedded or real‑time systems

• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results through team effort

• Ability to influence technical direction

• Experience presenting to customers and executive leadership

• Experience leading teams of 10+ engineers in direct or matrix environments

• Familiarity with IBM ELM

• Experience with Release Configuration Management

• Experience with Software Cyber Security and DevOps

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead and develop teams of individual contributors and contractors within defined project scope

• Own delivery commitments across multiple, concurrent, software projects

• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive sound engineering design and best practices

• Translate technical complexity into clear status, risks, and options for business and executive stakeholders

• Ensure alignment with Cyber Security requirements and regulatory expectations

• Ensure alignment with Release Configuration Management to ensure high‑quality, predictable releases

• Lead DevOps efforts, automation, and continuous improvement

• Drive software quality, scalability, and maintainability through process and metrics and across the SDLC

• Mentor, coach, and grow engineering talent; promote cross‑training across subsystems

• Foster an inclusive, accountable, and execution‑focused team culture

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Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $120600-171700 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

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.

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