Software Engineer

Siemens; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 102,102 - 119,952; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility's Rail Infrastructure team seeks a Software Engineer to help develop and enhance the RTC-2 Dispatch platform, a mission-critical system for safe, efficient rail operations across North America.

You will design, develop, test, and support distributed software while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. A strong background in C/C++, Java, and database tech is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/SE/CE) or related field.
• Experience with C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, PL/SQL, and Perl.
• Strong Oracle/SQL development and database-driven apps.
• Linux/Unix/Solaris and enterprise software development experience.
• Experience with Agile SDLC methodologies.
• Strong debugging, testing, documentation, estimation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing and supporting web-based and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for RTC-2 Dispatch platform enhancements and defects.
• Analyze issues, troubleshoot defects, and support root cause investigations.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD process improvements.
• Manage development/test environments and deployment pipelines in a CI/CD setup.
• Collaborate across engineers, testers, and customers in an Agile environment, including on-call rotation.

Skills

C/C++

Java

JavaScript

Python

PL/SQL

Perl

Linux

SDLC

Git

Kubernetes

Education

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

Tools

Git/SVN/ClearCase

Docker

Kubernetes

Virtualization technologies

Job description

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives, and every voice matters.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Position Overview:

Join Siemens Mobility's Rail Infrastructure team and play a key role in developing and enhancing mission-critical dispatching software that supports the safe and efficient movement of rail networks. As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the RTC-2 Dispatch platform by designing, developing, testing, and supporting complex distributed systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work on real-world transportation technology that directly impacts rail operations across North America.

What Your Day May Look Like:

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions for enhancements, change requests, and defect resolution activities within the RTC-2 Dispatch platform.
• Analyze software issues, troubleshoot production and development defects, and support root cause investigations for complex distributed systems.
• Participate in code reviews, software testing activities, V&V test case reviews, and continuous improvement of development processes.
• Manage and maintain development test environments, virtualization platforms, and deployment pipelines while supporting modern CI/CD practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, testers, and customers in an Agile environment, including participation in an emergency on-call support rotation.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing software applications using C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, PL/SQL, and Perl.
• Strong experience with Oracle databases, SQL development, and database-driven applications.
• Working knowledge of Linux, Unix/Solaris, and software development in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of software debugging, testing, documentation, estimation, and problem-solving techniques.
• Experience developing and supporting web-based applications and distributed software systems.
• Hands-on experience with Git, SVN, ClearCase, or other software version control systems.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, virtualization technologies, and logical domains.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

What will make you stand out:

• Experience with rail dispatching, transportation management, signaling, or other mission-critical operational systems.
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using open-source automation tools.
• Knowledge of distributed systems architecture and highly available software environments.
• Experience supporting complex live production systems and interacting directly with customers.
• Experience reviewing software requirements, validating test cases, and supporting verification and validation activities.
• Demonstrated ability to estimate software development efforts and deliver projects in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• What positive change are we creating?

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

For Siemens, our purpose has been clear for over 175 years: We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone.

The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.

Our technology is everywhere - in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.

$102,102.00 $119,952.00