Software Development Engineer

Televic Group; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Televic Rail in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Software Development Engineer to help build onboard communication, passenger information, and mission-critical transportation technologies. The role is part of North American R&D and collaborates with teams in Europe to design, test, and maintain software for demanding rail environments.

You will write clean, scalable code in Java/Python/C++/Rust, develop Linux-based tests, and contribute to distributed systems, cybersecurity, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong programming experience in Java using Quarkus or Spring Boot frameworks (min 3 years).
• Experience with Linux system configuration (filesystems, systemd, NetworkManager, firewall) (min 2 years).
• Practical understanding of Git and distributed development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications for rail and transportation products.
• Develop software and functional tests for Linux-based environments.
• Write and maintain clean code in Java, Python, C++ or Rust depending on product requirements.
• Translate system requirements into technical specifications and software solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
• Develop software for distributed systems.
• Document developed software and technical functionality.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, mechanical, and product engineering teams.
• Support full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through production release.
• Troubleshoot software issues in development, testing, and field environments.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers (depending on experience).
• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and validation procedures.
• Support root-cause analysis for software and system defects.
• Ensure software meets performance, cybersecurity, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Follow established coding, documentation, and development processes.
• Work with international R&D and project teams (Belgium, Germany).
• Support development of engineering best practices in North American R&D.

Skills

Java programming

Problem solving

Independent work

Debugging

Python

C++

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Linux

Docker

CI/CD

Debian packaging

Python

C++

Rust

Job description

Televic Rail is seeking an innovative and hands-on Software Development Engineer to help build the next generation of onboard communication, passenger information, and mission-critical transportation technologies. This role is based in Morrisville, North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham area).

This role will be part of the founding North American R&D team and will work closely with global engineering teams across Europe and other regions to design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions used in demanding transportation environments worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across embedded systems and application layers, and contributing to products where reliability, safety, networking, and performance matter.

This position includes the opportunity to contribute to IP-based onboard communication and passenger information platforms used in rail environments around the world. Televic Rail values collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence in a globally connected environment.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications for rail and transportation products

Develop software and functional tests for Linux-based environments

Write and maintain clean code in languages such as Java, Python, C++ or Rust depending on product requirements

Translate system requirements into technical specifications and software solutions

Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews

Develop software for distributed systems

Document developed software and technical functionality

Product Development

Collaborate with hardware, systems, mechanical, and product engineering teams

Support full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through production release

Troubleshoot software issues in development, testing, and field environments

Depending on experience level, provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers

Testing & Quality

Develop unit tests, integration tests, and validation procedures

Support root-cause analysis for software and system defects

Ensure software meets performance, cybersecurity, reliability, and safety requirements

Follow established coding, documentation, and development processes

Work closely with international R&D and project teams, including collaboration with engineering teams in Belgium and Germany

Support the development of engineering best practices within the North American R&D organization

Why Televic Rail?

At Televic Rail, we help shape the future of rail transportation through innovative communication, passenger information, and connectivity solutions trusted by rail operators around the world.

Our values define how we work and how we serve our customers:

Reliability – We are a trusted partner committed to delivering high-quality solutions and long-term value.

Innovation – We continuously seek better ways to solve challenges and stay ahead of evolving customer needs.

Agility – We anticipate change, adapt quickly, and respond with purpose in a fast-moving industry.

No-Nonsense – We bring practical expertise, clear communication, and a solution-oriented mindset to everything we do.

Whether designing, building, supporting, or delivering our solutions, every team member plays an important role in our success.

If you are looking for an environment where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your work has a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

5+ years of professional software development experience

Strong programming experience in Java using the Quarkus and/or Spring Boot frameworks – minimum 3 years

Experience with Linux system configuration, including file systems, systemd, NetworkManager, and firewall – minimum 2 years

Practical understanding of Git and its use in a distributed development environment

Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced R&D environment

Preferred

Experience with embedded systems and embedded Linux environments

Experience with Programming in C++ and Rust

Experience with Linux packaging, ideally for Debian

Experience with scripting languages such as Bash or Python

Experience with audio/video technologies or communication systems

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or containerized environments

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