Embedded Software Engineer Lead
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation11 hours ago
Contagem, BrazilStaff+
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, test, document, and release locomotive embedded software while meeting quality specifications.
- Resolve software issues from testing, production, and field environments through root-cause analysis and corrective solutions.
- Perform software design and code reviews according to applicable standards and guidelines.
- Follow configuration management, software requirements, change management, defect tracking, build, and release processes.
- Collaborate with systems engineering, product management, simulation, verification, validation, and electronic hardware teams.
- Mentor junior team members and work with program technical leads to execute project plans and deliver quality results.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with at least three years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with at least five years of relevant experience in software development.
- Hands-on experience with C and C++ programming or a similar language, plus Python and shell scripting.
- Design and development experience with at least one embedded real-time software system, such as Linux, QNX, RTOS, MQX, or Greenhills.
- Experience with at least one of the following processors: Xilinx, ARM, PPC, Intel, or K60.
- Experience with low-level hardware interfaces, including FPGAs and device drivers.
- Exposure to Serial, Arcnet, and Ethernet-based communications standards.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to articulate clearly and concisely.
- Self-driven, quick-learning, collaborative, results-oriented, and focused on high quality.
- Some knowledge of Matlab or Simulink is desired.
- Ability to break down problems and estimate development task timelines is desired.
- Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall development methodologies is desired.
- Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in solving problems and delivering results is desired.
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.