Software Architect - Embedded Systems

Alstom Transport India Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom Transport India Ltd in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Software Architect to define and deliver embedded software architecture for complex solutions. You will lead software design, specification elaboration, and HW/SW integration with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes delivering quality, cost, and delivery commitments while collaborating with product architects and system engineers. Strong leadership and rail-domain curiosity are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Engineering in IT/CS/ECE/EEE or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience managing and leading complex embedded projects.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python and scripting languages.
• Experience with RTOS such as Linux, VX Works or QNX and hardware testing.

Responsibilities

• Define software architecture and elaborate product specifications.
• Lead software design activities and oversee integration of HW/SW.
• Specify functional, operational, interface and performance requirements.
• Make key technical choices for tools, methodologies and testing.

Skills

C

C++

Python

DevOps

Leadership

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Engineering – IT, CS, ECE, EEE, or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Software Architect At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Software Architect in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your embedded systems expertise in a cutting-edge field.

You’ll work alongside a highly motivated and collaborative team of professionals. You'll play a pivotal role in defining and delivering software architecture for complex embedded solutions, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery commitments.

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including system architects, product designers, and quality and safety teams, lead software design activities, and ensure the successful integration of hardware and software components.

You’ll specifically take care of elaborating product/system specifications and software architecture, but also contribute to the technical delivery of software covering the entire lifecycle.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributing to the elaboration of product/system specifications and architecture in collaboration with the Product Architect and System Engineering Manager
• Defining software requirements, including functional, operational, interface, and performance requirements
• Designing software architecture, including functional and structural breakdowns, interfaces, and dynamic behavior
• Validating the feasibility of solutions through modeling, simulation, or mock-ups
• Making key technical choices for software tools, methodologies, and coding strategies
• Performing software integration and testing, including SW/SW and HW/SW integration

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Engineering – IT, CS, ECE, EEE, or equivalent
• 15+ years of experience in managing and leading complex projects, with expertise in embedded systems
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and scripting languages (e.g., Python)
• Experience with RTOS (e.g., Linux, VX Works, QNX) and hardware-based testing
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD frameworks, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP
• Understanding of industry standards like CENELEC SIL4 or DO178B
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to identify root causes in complex systems
• Experience in the rail industry is highly desirable, but similar industries will also be considered
• Flair for learning technologies specific to the railway domain
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from monotonous routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
• Progress towards leadership roles or technical expertise
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud.

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Experience Level Senior Level