Software Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Pittsburgh is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to reliability and innovation in rail systems. You will collaborate with architecture teams to shape software specifications and implement critical components that power industry-leading solutions.

Join our multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and integrate software with hardware, while mentoring junior developers and driving efficient, scalable workflows.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant Master’s degree.
• Experience or strong understanding of software design, development, and integration.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software architecture teams to define and refine software specifications and architecture.
• Design, code, and implement software components that drive our industry-leading solutions.
• Set up and manage the software development tool chain to ensure efficient workflows.
• Mentor junior developers, review their deliverables, and support their growth.
• Support integration activities with hardware and software teams, ensuring seamless system performance.

Skills

Software design

Mentorship

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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Software Engineer

Date: 30 Jul 2026

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More than a job: a mission

Join us in Pittsburgh as a Software Engineer and help shape the future of mobility. Here, your expertise will directly contribute to the reliability and innovation of rail systems that connect communities and keep cities moving.

Your role, Your impact

• Collaborate with software architecture teams to define and refine software specifications and architecture.
• Design, code, and implement software components that drive our industry-leading solutions.
• Set up and manage the software development tool chain to ensure efficient workflows.
• Mentor junior developers, review their deliverables, and support their growth.
• Support integration activities with hardware and software teams, ensuring seamless system performance.

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, operations, and design — solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility. As a Software Engineer, you will be at the heart of developing robust, innovative solutions for tomorrow's transportation.

What you bring

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant Master’s degree.
• Experience or strong understanding of software design, development, and integration.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

How success is measured

• Consistent delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions on time and within budget.
• Effective collaboration and knowledge sharing across multidisciplinary teams.
• Positive feedback from team members and stakeholders on leadership and technical contributions.

Alstom, a great place to grow

• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects.
• Supportive, inclusive teams that value your growth and development.
• Clear pathways for career progression and leadership within a global organization.

Here, progress isn't always easy — the scale is massive, the tasks are complex — but the impact is real.

Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects — that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.