Senior R&D Wayside Software Engineer - Rail Infrastructure

Job Family: Research & Development

Req ID: 407413

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Open new lines and increase capacity, cut costs, and link networks: high performance, state-of-the-art Rail Electrification meets all the expectations of Rail Infrastructure operators today. It's a central component of the end-to-end networked, digital infrastructure of tomorrow. We offer products and services which extend along the entire Rail Electrification value chain to improve the quality of everyday life for millions of people worldwide.

Position Overview:

This position will involve the full lifecycle of software development from design to test across various different products in the rail industry. The ideal candidate will have experience designing robust and maintainable software and have experience in multiple programming languages. This developer would be a part of a software development team dedicated to creating a high quality product to improve rail safety.

What your day-to-day will look like:

You perform sophisticated design, maintenance, enhancement, testing/debugging, implementation, and software support. You will complete the development of software test requirements for modules under development and implement test specifications to present your technical findings and results with a broad cross-section of technical and non-technical colleagues. In collaboration with our product team, your expertise in safety-critical systems is vital for our Wayside devices, such as railroad crossings and gate mechanisms.

• Software design and architecture

• Software implementation

• Software enhancement and refactoring

• Software maintenance

• Software unit and integration testing

• Guide, mentor, and educate engineers

To thrive in this role, you have:

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience

• 10+ years of software development experience

• Strong software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages, preferably C and C++ Commitment for code quality and to spread best practices across the development team through code reviews and testing

• Experience with entire software development lifecycle, end to end

• Experience with development of low-level embedded systems

• Strong experience of hardware/software debugging and integration

• Experience with embedded Linux

• Experience developing Linux kernel drivers

• Experience with memory mapped peripherals

• Experience with interrupt handler design

• Experience with JTAG debugging

• Experience with emulators and virtual machines

• Able to communicate efficiently with a broad cross section of technical and non-technical colleagues

• Strong attention to detail, an ability to multitask, and an ability to work independently and on a team

• Interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed

To further thrive in this role, you preferably have:

• MS/MA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience

• Experience with railroad signaling and locomotive control

• Experience with safety systems highly preferred but not necessary

• Experience with ADA is highly preferred

• Experience with EN50128 Standard is a plus

• Strong knowledge of communication protocols, including serial (RS232/422/485)

• Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS)

• Experience with other languages a plus: Python, Perl, Java, C#

• Experience with UML

• Experience with ClearCase or other SCM software

• Knowledge of bootloaders/board support packages (BSP) is highly preferred

• Experience with Uboot and/or Fastboot

• Strong working knowledge of object-oriented design and design patterns

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1!

• We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.

• We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.

• We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.

• Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.

• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!

• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: ~~~ . The base salary range for this position in Louisville, KY is $120,300 - $162,400. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications. The annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary .

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