VIE - AI Engineer (m/f)

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking an AI Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications by designing, developing, and executing testing procedures. You will design interactive Power BI dashboards and streamline data extraction using Power Query, VBA, and macros.

You will apply AI/ML techniques for test automation, develop automated testing frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve defects and provide actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field.
• Experience with Python development and strong software engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with transformer architectures, attention mechanisms, and model capabilities.
• Understanding of vector databases and embedding models for semantic search.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering techniques and in-context learning.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps and agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum).
• Experience working with multiple operating systems, especially embedded systems (Linux, real-time OS, Windows).
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to changing requirements.
• Willingness to learn and explore new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications by designing, developing and executing testing procedures.
• Work closely with developers and other teams to identify and resolve defects before release.
• Design interactive, data-driven reports and dashboards using Power BI.
• Streamline data extraction, formatting, and report generation using VBA and macros.
• Apply AI/ML techniques for test automation and generate test cases/scripts.
• Develop automated testing frameworks and robust automated test scripts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software defects and provide insights.
• Analyze test results, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Python development

DevOps

Agile (Scrum)

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Prompt engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Python

Power BI

Power Query

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.

Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE ).

Your future role

As a AI Engineer with Alstom you are responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of software applications by designing, developing and executing various testing procedures. You will work closely with developers and other teams to identify and resolve defects, ensuring software meets required standards before release.

We’ll look to you for:

• Streamlining data extraction, formatting, and manual report generation using VBA and macros
• Designing interactive, data-driven reports and dashboards using Power BI
• Cleaning, transforming, and connecting complex datasets using Power Query
• Applying AI/ML techniques for test automation, such as generating test cases/scripts using machine learning or natural language processing
• Developing automated testing frameworks and writing robust automated test scripts
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software defects
• Analyzing software test results, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights
• Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and adapting to evolving project requirements

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field
• Experience with Python development and strong software engineering fundamentals
• Familiarity with transformer architectures, attention mechanisms, and model capabilities
• Understanding of vector databases and embedding models for semantic search
• Knowledge of prompt engineering techniques and in-context learning
• Strong knowledge of DevOps and agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum)
• Experience working with multiple operating systems, especially embedded systems (Linux, real-time OS, Windows)
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information to diverse audiences
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to changing requirements
• Willingness to learn and explore new technologies

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:

• Work with cutting-edge security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects that impact global mobility

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

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.