Software Technical Lead

Req ID:517843 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

About the role

Join our dynamic RBC Applicative Software team as Software Technical Lead, where you'll play an essential role in developing the RBC (Radio Block Center)—a safety-critical embedded system that continuously supervises train positions and authorizes safe train movements via radio communication.

You will contribute to software components that are pivotal to our success in the railway sector. This role offers a strong mix of technical leadership and coordination within an experienced, collaborative team.

Your key responsibilities

Technical leadership & software delivery

By joining a multidisciplinary, multicultural, and international team (Sw team located in Charleroi and Bangalore), your role as Software Technical Lead will be to lead and organize activities and teams dedicated to:

• Take part in the development of software specifications and architectures based on needs expressed by rail experts
• Develop and maintain software components (detailed design, coding, code reviews and testing)
• Perform integration and functional testing of these components in the final products, using physical and digital test platforms
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes, methods, and tools
• Stay up to date with technological developments in the field

Coordination & interfaces

You act as a key interface between the software team, program management, and other teams.

• Coordinate software development activities within your scope
• Contribute to planning, progress tracking, and QCD commitments
• Participate in software change management (CCB)
• Identify and escalate risks impacting delivery or quality

Quality, safety & continuous improvement

You ensure compliance while contributing to long-term improvement.

• Ensure compliance with railway standards (EN 50716)
• Contribute to software plans
• Participate in software design reviews and team dynamics
• Contribute to standardisation, reuse and continuous improvement initiatives

What we are looking for

Education

• Master’s degree or engineering degree (BAC +5) in Electronics, Computer Science, Telecom, Automation, Electricity, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a similar technical field is mandatory.

Experience & technical background

• > 5 years of experience in real-time embedded software development
• Solid experience in development for complex systems
• Proven exposure to railway or other safety-critical environments
• Experience in technical leadership or coordination roles
• Fluent in English and French

Nice to have

• Knowledge of railway safety standards (EN 50128 / EN 50716)
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams

Behavioral competencies

• Structured, organised and reliable
• Strong team player with good communication skills
• Proactive mindset and sense of ownership
• Ability to anticipate issues and manage priorities
• Comfortable taking technical decisions and saying “no” when needed
• Able to coordinate and drive activities performed by others

Why join us?

• Work on real, safety-critical products with a direct impact on trains in operation
• Join a skilled, supportive and experienced team
• A role combining technical depth and team leadership
• High level of autonomy and trust
• International environment with strong engineering culture 

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

Job Type:​Experienced​