Embedded Software Developer

Alstom; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom Västerås is looking for a full-time Embedded Software Developer to design and implement software components for embedded systems, ensuring quality, cost control and timely delivery. You will work with a small team to repack and configure existing distributions and add product-specific parts, while contributing to the software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Computer Science degree and has strong C/C++ experience with Python, plus Rust knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong C/C++ experience and Python.
• Experience writing programs in Rust.
• Experience in software development processes such as V model, Agile etc.
• Technical knowledge in operating systems (Linux, RTOS) and embedded software development.
• Knowledge of cyber-security related development is preferred.
• Experience in planning, tracking and delivering projects.
• English skills are mandatory, Swedish skills are preferred.
• Willing to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Design software components and implement them for embedded systems.
• Ensure quality, cost control and timely delivery of software activities.
• Repack and configure existing distributions with product-specific parts.
• Collaborate with the team and software architect on specifications and architecture.
• Develop and sustain software components and contribute to toolchains.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Rust

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

V-Model

Job description

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, more than 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 Embedded Software Developer we are looking for in Västerås?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your embedded software expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You will work in a team together with other developers to design software components and implement them, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery management on software development activities.

Main area of work will be within handling design, implementation and verification of additions and adaptions to embedded systems used. You will be part of our team with special responsibilities with regards to handling the development of embedded software. Repacking of already existing distributions, adding on product specific parts and configurations will be on your list of responsibilities.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contribute to the elaboration of the software specification and architecture, in collaboration with the software architect
• Develop and sustain software components
• Contribute to the software development toolchain and work with the build environment
• Keep informed of the evolution of technologies through techno watch
• Apply processes and standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement

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:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Strong C/C++ experience and Python.
• Experience writing programs in Rust.
• Experience in software development processes such as V model, Agile etc.
• Technical knowledge in operating systems (Linux, RTOS etc.) and embedded software development.
• Knowledge of cyber-security related development is preferred.
• Experience in planning, tracking and delivering projects.
• English skills are mandatory, Swedish skills are preferred.
• Willing to travel occasionally.

As a person you are an excellent team member with good problem-solving skills, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

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 boring daily routines
• Work with new standards for software development.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile way of 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.