Software Engineer for Rail IoT Devices (Passenger Information Systems) (m/w/d)

Wabtec; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work option

Training and development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Wabtec invites a Software Engineer for Rail IoT Devices to contribute to interior and exterior display systems that provide real-time information to millions of travelers in rail environments.

Join a team delivering rail passenger information solutions with reliability, performance and maintainability across multiple hardware platforms. Remote work options and ongoing training are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field.
• Solid experience with Linux-based systems and embedded environments.
• Strong C++ skills and software fundamentals.
• C1-level English.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with Linux-based embedded systems, including configuration, diagnostics, debugging, networking, and performance analysis.
• Define, configure, and optimize software solutions for rail-grade passenger information devices across hardware platforms.
• Investigate complex system behavior across software, hardware, embedded platforms, and networked environments to identify underlying causes and drive improvements.
• Contribute to customer projects for major suppliers in the global rail industry.
• Support customer projects for major suppliers in the global rail industry by analyzing system interactions and improving reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with system engineering, hardware and test teams to ensure seamless operation of end-to-end solutions.
• Use AI-supported tools to improve engineering efficiency, troubleshooting workflows, and solution quality.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and approaches to improve product robustness and maintainability.

Skills

C++

Linux embedded

Troubleshooting

Communication

English (C1)

Education

Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is a global leader in equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industry.

The ANNAX Group has been part of Wabtec Corporation since 2018 and operates across three locations in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and China with over 360 employees. ANNAX provides comprehensive technical solutions to generate, transmit, and display information. Our system solutions for the rail industry include the ANNAX Passenger Information System, which integrates numerous subsystems such as seat reservation, passenger counting, video surveillance, information for visually and hearing-impaired passengers, infotainment/entertainment systems, and more.

Software Engineer for Rail IoT Devices (Passenger Information Systems)

As a leading provider of passenger information systems for the rail industry, we deliver solutions that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient passenger communication. As a Software Engineer for Rail IoT Devices, you will contribute to the software foundations of interior and exterior display systems that provide real‑time, high-quality information to millions of travelers in mission‑critical rail environments.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with Linux-based embedded systems, including configuration, diagnostics, debugging, networking, and performance analysis.
• Define, configure, and optimize software solutions for rail-grade passenger information devices across a variety of hardware platforms.
• Investigate complex system behavior across software, hardware, embedded platforms, and networked environments to identify underlying causes and drive sustainable improvements.
• Contribute to customer projects for major suppliers in the global rail industry.
• Support customer projects for major suppliers in the global rail industry by analyzing system interactions and improving reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with system engineering, hardware and test teams to ensure seamless operation of end-to-end solutions.
• Use AI-supported tools to improve engineering efficiency, troubleshooting workflows, and solution quality.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and approaches to improve product robustness and long-term maintainability.

Profile requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field (electrotechnical background is a plus).
• Strong technical curiosity and a passion for understanding how complex systems work.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Solid experience with Linux-based systems, software configuration, or solution architecture in embedded environments.
• Strong C++ skills and a solid understanding of software fundamentals.
• Interest in software-hardware interaction and system integration.
• Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new technologies, tools, and technical domains.
• Ability to systematically explore and understand complex technical environments.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design principles is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and team orientation.
• C1-level English.

What we offer:

• A secure position within an international corporation (Wabtec Corporation, Fortune 500).
• Exciting projects in the rail industry using cutting-edge technology.
• Flexible working hours and the option for remote work.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• An open, collaborative company culture with regular team events

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 www.WabtecCorp.com.

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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