Software Engineer for Rail IoT Devices (Passenger Information Systems)
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation15 hours ago
Munich, GermanyMid Level
Responsibilities
- Configure, diagnose, debug, and analyze the performance of Linux-based embedded systems.
- Define and optimize software solutions for rail passenger information devices across multiple hardware platforms.
- Investigate software, hardware, embedded-platform, and network interactions to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements.
- Support customer projects for major global rail-industry suppliers.
- Collaborate with system engineering, hardware, and test teams to ensure end-to-end system operation.
- Evaluate technologies, tools, and approaches that improve product robustness and maintainability.
- Use AI-supported tools to improve troubleshooting workflows, engineering efficiency, and solution quality.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field; an electrotechnical background is a plus.
- Solid experience with Linux-based systems, software configuration, or solution architecture in embedded environments.
- Strong C++ skills and a solid understanding of software fundamentals.
- Hands-on troubleshooting skills and a structured approach to problem-solving.
- Interest in software-hardware interaction and system integration.
- Knowledge of software architecture and design principles is a plus.
- Ability to learn new technologies, tools, and technical domains quickly.
- Strong communication skills and team orientation.
- C1-level English proficiency.
About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec) builds freight locomotives, braking and signaling systems, rail components, and software used by freight railroads, transit agencies, and industrial operators. The Pittsburgh-based public company (NYSE: WAB) sells original equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket services worldwide; it combined with GE Transportation in 2019 and traces its roots to George Westinghouse’s 19th‑century air brake business. Its portfolio spans rolling stock, parts, condition‑monitoring, and train control platforms.