Software Architect – Train IT

Siemens; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Pune, India, seeks an experienced Train IT Software Architect to lead a small development team and drive integration of Train IT subsystems within a railway project. You will oversee technical decisions, engage with customers, and shape software architecture for harsh-environment hardware.

The role requires strong C/C++, Linux, networking, and English proficiency, with hands-on experience in modern toolchains and version control to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Experience leading a small technical team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Background in object-oriented programming (C/C++, C#).
• Linux systems and understanding of OS concepts.
• Domain knowledge of train systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a software development lead for a small team (6-8 members).
• Manage backlog of the team, expectations of stakeholders and project deliverables.
• Take responsibility for implementation and integration of Train IT subsystems along the development lifecycle of a train project.
• Collaborate with the team on choosing the correct technical approach for projects.
• Challenge the team to grow its capabilities and improve its service to customers.
• Define functional concepts, use cases, and system requirements based on customer requirements.
• Optimize workflows in the team and team's communication

Skills

10+ years exp

Team leadership

Communication

C/C++

C#

Linux

Train domain

Networking

Wireshark

Git

SVN

Boost/ACE

English

Tools

Git

SVN

Boost/ACE

Wireshark

Job description

Hello Visionary!
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

Hello Visionary!
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

Software Architect – Train IT

We are seeking an experienced Train IT Software Architect to lead the small development project team and help with communication to our customers and organization. If you have strong technical background, have experience with leading a small team and want to develop your organization and communication skills, please, read on. Our system is called RDA, and it comes with custom hardware suitable for running in harsh conditions of the train (where it sometimes gets cold, wet and bumpy on the rails). RDA also comes with set of applications like CCTV, passenger counting, passenger information, integration with train control systems (imagine CAN bus in cars, but for train)

You’ll make a difference by

• Act as a software development lead for a small team (6-8 members).
• Manage backlog of the team, expectations of stakeholders and project deliverables.
• Take responsibility for implementation and integration of Train IT subsystems along the development lifecycle of a train project.
• Collaborate with the team on choosing the correct technical approach for projects at hand.
• Challenge the team to grow its capabilities and improve its service to customers.
• Define functional concepts, use cases, and system requirements based on customer requirements.
• Optimize workflows in the team and team's communication

Desired Skills:

• At least 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience with leading a small technical team.
• Strong in communication.
• Background in object-oriented programming (ideally C/C++, C# could be as well).
• Linux systems and good understanding of how they work.
• Ready to build specific domain know-how of train systems.
• Understand configuration management, build automation.
• Support the team in building its technical tool chain by balancing it with project delivery topics.
• Understanding of Networking and Wireless Communication principles. Hands-on experience with packet analysis tools like Wireshark or similar dump utilities is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) is a strong plus.
• Proven experience of working with C++ open-source libraries (e.g., BOOST, ACE etc.).
• Fluency in English

Join us and be yourself!

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

This role is based in Pune. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.

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