Software Developer

Wabtec; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health insurance

Dental

Retirement plan

Job summary

Bach-Simpson, part of Wabtec, seeks an experienced software engineer for embedded Linux work in the UK. You design, implement and test software for train electronics, collaborating with hardware teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires 5+ years with C, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset. Travel and safety-focused lab work are expected as part of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, CS, IT or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' professional experience with C.
• Demonstrable passion for programming and open-source work.
• Experience with embedded systems and bare metal programming.
• Ability to see the big picture and improve processes.
• Willingness to embrace AI for workflows.
• Clear English communication, written and spoken.
• Strong self-motivation and deadline focus.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Authorized to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including the US.
• Ability to lift/move equipment up to 30 lbs and work in an electronics lab with ESD/safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily stand-up meetings.
• Analyze technical requirements and design software.
• Implement software designs and debug defects.
• Create and maintain formal design documentation.
• Assist other groups in understanding product behavior.
• Work with product management to respond to customer feedback.
• Set up and perform hands-on testing at a lab bench.
• Connect/interact with components, cables and fixtures.
• Honor testing needs with proper tool handling and safety.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

English communication

Team collaboration

Travel internationally

Attention to detail

AI in workflows

Lab testing

Big-picture thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Linux

C++

Bare metal programming

Job description

Salary: £68,000 - 108,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• We require a minimum of 5 years of professional experience with the C programming language.
• We require demonstrable passion for programming, such as pet projects or contributions to open-source software.
• We require experience with embedded systems and bare metal programming.
• We require the ability to see the bigger picture and suggest and implement process improvements.
• We require a willingness to embrace AI for more efficient workflows.
• We require the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in English, both verbally and in writing.
• We require strong self-motivation, the ability to prioritize multiple streams of work, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• We require excellent attention to detail.
• We require legal authorization to work in Canada.
• We require the ability to travel internationally, including to the United States.
• We require the ability to lift, carry, and move test hardware and equipment up to 30 lbs.
• We require the ability to work in an electronics lab environment following ESD and safety protocols.
• We require the manual dexterity to work with various hardware for testing purposes.

Responsibilities:

• We participate in daily stand-up meetings with the team.
• We analyze technical requirements.
• We design software to implement formal requirements.
• We implement software designs.
• We debug, identify root causes, and correct software defects.
• We create and maintain formal software design documentation.
• We assist other groups with understanding product behavior.
• We work with product management to respond to customer comments.
• We work at a lab bench performing hands-on testing, setup, and troubleshooting.
• We connect and interact with small components, cables, and test fixtures.
• We stand or sit for extended periods depending on testing needs.
• We visually inspect hardware devices and test systems.
• We use hand tools such as screwdrivers for assembling and maintaining test setups.
• We connect and disconnect various connectors on a daily basis as testing needs require.
• We may also perform other duties outside our function or trade, with training provided if necessary.

Technologies:

• AI
• Embedded
• Hardware
• Linux
• C++

More:

We are Bach-Simpson, the lead Event Recorder OEM in the North American transit market, and we design, develop, and maintain electronic equipment for trains. Our monitoring team is responsible for Bach-Simpson monitoring products and projects. This role reports to the Software Manager and focuses on maintaining existing software while architecting and implementing new solutions across embedded Linux and PC software technologies. The position is full-time and offers a salary range of $65,900 to $87,300, along with a comprehensive benefits plan including vacation, health, dental, and retirement. We are part of Wabtec, a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail sectors, with about 30,000 employees worldwide. We believe in putting people first, expanding the possible, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.

last updated 36 week of 2026