Principal Engineer, Embedded & Cloud Software Systems

Wabtec Corporation

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 104,800 - 149,300

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits
Retirement plans
Annual bonus (if eligible)

Job summary

A leading transportation technology company seeks a Principal Engineer to oversee software systems in new product introduction and requisition projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience, a strong educational background in software engineering, and proven leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include risk assessment, developing advanced solutions, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a salary range of $104,800–149,300, along with additional benefits, including a potential annual bonus.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in software systems.
  • Experience in safety critical software development.
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering and Design for Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and mitigate project risks.
  • Develop advanced software solutions.
  • Drive technology advancements in software architecture.

Skills

Embedded software architecture
Cloud-native software architecture
Leadership and mentoring
Communication skills
Algorithm design and optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science
Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

A leading transportation technology company seeks a Principal Engineer to oversee software systems in new product introduction and requisition projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience, a strong educational background in software engineering, and proven leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include risk assessment, developing advanced solutions, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a salary range of $104,800–149,300, along with additional benefits, including a potential annual bonus.
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