C++ Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 3, 2026. Wabtec scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
Who will you be working with?
We are the leading supplier of onboard passenger information system for rolling stocks. You will be working with a global team scattered in Germany, Switzerland, China, India and Italy. Besides the programing languages, English is also used daily to interact with our team members and customers. Our projects are distributed around the world, which means you will be working in the multi-culture environment, delivering software solutions to meet requirements from all kinds of background.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the application software team, you will be responsible for:
Participate in the development of highly available and scalable Passenger Information System (PIS) software. Perform software coding, testing, maintenance, and collaborating with the team. Quickly respond to customer-reported issues, identify problems, and provide solutions. Write documentation, including Software Design Description (SDD), Software Requirements Specification (SRS), and Interface Control Document (ICD).
What do we want to know about you?
- 5-years experience or more for a bachelor’s degree, 3-years experience or more for a master’s degreeProficient in C++ programming language development.
- Proficient in Python and Bash programming languages.
- Familiar with Unix/Linux programming and various inter-process communication mechanisms, such as socket and D-Bus.
- Knowledgeable in graphical user interface (GUI) development (QT, Electron, VUE) and event-driven mechanisms is a plus.
- Experience with the GStreamer/FFmpeg framework is a plus. Experience with audio technologies (Asterisk, PJSIP) is a plus.
- Experience with electronic engineering, device driver, Linux OS(YOCTO) is a plus.
- Able to use English as work language.
What will your typical day look like?
- Communicating with system engineers for requirements.
- Coding with high standards, building images and self-test.
- Collaborating with global team for design review, sharing, and training.
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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