Embedded Software Developer - 170784

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Embedded Software Developer
Job Id: 170784

Do you want to join a world leader in the railway sector? Be part of our team and take this opportunity to bring your contribution to smart, green and safe mobility worldwide while working with high tech products.
Alstom Sweden is looking for an ambitious Embedded Software Developer. As an Embedded Software Developer you will design software components and implement them, ensuring quality, cost, delivery management on software development activities.

You will report directly to the Software Leader/ Manager and the location of the job will be Västerås, Sweden.

Main tasks and responsibilities:
Contribute to the elaboration of the software specification & architecture, in collaboration with the software architect
Develop software components
Sustain the software
Keep informed of the evolution of technologies through techno watch
Contribute to standardization by reusing existing solutions or by implementing reusable solutions, including COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf)
Apply processes and standards
Contribute to continuous improvement


Skills and education:
We require a degree in Computer Science or comparable, in addition to 2-3 years of experience in embedded software development, ideally for real time embedded systems.

Professional knowledge of C, C++, Linux
VxWorks, QNX knowledge would be an asset
Railway knowledge/ experience is beneficial
It is valuable if you have cyber-security knowledge for embedded systems
Experience with agile software development
English at a fluent level is mandatory for this role, Swedish will be considered a plus


As a person you are an excellent team member with good problem-solving skills, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.


An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.