Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

As part of the Wabtec Digital Intelligence organization, the Surface Transportation software group is a best-in-class team with highly successful product lines for the rail industry. Our products support rail customer operations for dispatch systems, positive train control, SCADA, and customer information management and include both back office and front facing components. Our successful products are deployed in over 30 customer operational systems and we continue to develop the next generation of our products for future growth in areas such as high speed rail, data analytics, and machine learning.

How will you make a difference?

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Wabtec Digital Intelligence organization you will be responsible for technical development for the AIM product line and related projects. As a software engineer, you will provide software design and code work products to meet project requirements and milestones.

What do we want to know about you?

You must have:

• B.S. in Computer Science, MIS, Software or Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated hands-on experience in building scalable software, including design, implementation, debugging, and support

• knowledge of design patterns and Restful API patterns

• Experienced with applying data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design, to solve challenging problems using at least two of these languages: Java, C/C++, C#, Python

• Experience with agile software development principles and practices, particularly Scrum

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We would love it if you had:

• Passenger and freight rail domain experience

• Understanding of rail domain protocols such as IETMS

• Node.js and javascript experience

• Python experience

• Architecture experience

• AI/ML

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop software based on requirements and design

• Collaborate with the software team to extend existing components to implement client requirements

• Support design activities and reviews

• Analyze code and system functionality

• Follow engineering guidelines and processes

• Continuously work to improve software quality

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

• Employee is regularly required to see and observe small print on computer screen.

• Employee is regularly required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.

• Employee is regularly using repetitive hand motions, typing on a keyboard.

• Employee will be required to travel to customer locations both domestically and internationally.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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Qualifications

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 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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