Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Rail, 5G

Siemens; Poole; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Mental health support

Pension match

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for our Rail Infrastructure, Mobile Communications unit in Poole. You will own end-to-end engineering work, design and implement software for Linux-based embedded devices, and support bid activities with technical solutions.

You will work with GSM-R hardware, contribute to 4G/5G railway communications, and collaborate across Sales, Projects, Test and Production to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing software for Linux-based embedded systems.
• Experience designing and developing network communications solutions, with knowledge of GSM, GSM-R, 4G and/or 5G technologies.
• Proficiency in C++ and Qt-based GUI development for embedded platforms, with exposure to Wayland and modern Linux graphics frameworks desirable.
• Knowledge of IBM Rational SDL and TTCN Suite, or experience with similar telecommunications software development and testing tools.
• Understanding of secure coding principles, software quality practices, and the development of reliable, robust applications.
• Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments, with knowledge of modern software development lifecycles; rail industry experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of complete engineering work packages, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, budget, quality standards, and timescales, while providing technical oversight of subcontractors where required.
• Applying systems engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle, from requirements analysis and system design through to implementation, verification, validation, testing, and site commissioning support.
• Providing accurate and timely technical guidance to project teams and bid activities, helping to deliver innovative and robust engineering solutions.
• Supporting sales and bid teams by developing technical solutions for tenders and customer proposals, while building effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Driving complex product development activities through all stages of the development lifecycle, contributing to the creation and enhancement of cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Leading and supporting demonstrations, trials, and evaluations of new products, showcasing capabilities to both internal stakeholders and customers.
• Using your engineering experience and commercial awareness to develop cost estimates, support project planning activities, and ensure successful delivery against budget, schedule, quality, and performance targets.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges and deliver high-quality engineering outcomes that create value for customers and the business.

Skills

Linux

Embedded systems

C++

Qt

GSM-R

4G/5G

DevOps

Agile

Tools

Git

GitLab

Rational SDL Suite

Docker

VS Code

CppCheck

Yocto

Job description

Siemens Mobility is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for our Rail Infrastructure, Mobile Communications unit in Poole. You will own end-to-end engineering work, design and implement software for Linux-based embedded devices, and support bid activities with technical solutions.

You will work with GSM-R hardware, contribute to 4G/5G railway communications, and collaborate across Sales, Projects, Test and Production to ensure successful delivery.