Embedded Software Developer - 441940

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.


Could you be the full-time Embedded Software Developer in Vasteras we’re looking for?


Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your software development expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You will work in a team together with other developers to design software components and implement them, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery management on software development activities. Main area of work will be within handling design, implementation and verification of additions and adaptions to Linux Distributions used.
You will be part of our team with special responsibilities with regards to handling the adaptions of the Linux environment. Repacking of already existing distributions, adding on product specific parts and configurations will be on your list of responsibilities. This to establish a platform from the Alstom standard Linux distribution. Background from Linux distribution development is important. Most important is to be able to see the system from a high level to understand what parts of the Linux based platform that is affected and needs adaptions or additions. This based on the product requirements as well as architecture and design. Development of features on a low-level Understanding of overlay filesystem in comparison to the root filesystem. Transaction based operation reset will be needed. As several of our features are within the cyber security domain it is requested to manage certificates and such to enable secure communication channels.

We’ll look to you for:
• Contribute to the elaboration of the software specification and architecture, in collaboration with the software architect
• Develop and sustain software components
• Contribute to the software development toolchain and work with the build environment
• Keep informed of the evolution of technologies through techno watch
• Apply processes and standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement

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:
Degree in Computer science
Experience in software development or industrial control systems
Experience of Linux distribution development is required
Understanding of C/C++ and scripting language like Python/Bash
Some knowledge of Iptables/Netfilte
Experience of working with real-time operating systems is beneficial
Experience with agile software development
Knowledge of cyber-security related development
Railway knowledge/ experience is a plus
As a person you are an excellent team member with good problem-solving skills, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
English and Swedish language required



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:
Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilize our hybrid working environment
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Progress towards Software Architect or managerial roles
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).



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.