Software Developer - Train IT

Siemens Mobility is looking for a Software Developer for Train IT to work on diagnostic and data analysis platforms for innovative rail vehicles. You will work in engineering for locomotive projects, creating software architectures for data remote transmission and implementing new software for embedded systems.

What you'll do

• Definition of system requirements and system interface specifications for Vehicle diagnostics system
• Gather software requirements, analyse, structure them, and create solution concepts
• Create finished software architectures for data remote transmission
• Integrate and develop external devices to vehicle control for diagnostics management and landside communication
• Implement new software for embedded systems and provide advisory support to other development engineers using Linux
• Support and communicate with other engineers and stakeholders throughout the development process
• Carry out software integration and testing, ensuring functionality on the vehicle
• Implement upgradation or new work of application software with end-to-end responsibility using V-model approach

What they ask for

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, electronics, computer science or a comparable qualification
• Initial experience in technical development projects
• Experience in structured and object-oriented software development for embedded systems in C++ and python with the Linux operating system
• Basic knowledge in requirement engineering, configuration, and change request management

Good to have

• Understanding standards such as IEC 50128, IEC 61131, IEC 61375 etc
• Familiar with TCN protocol and skilled in debugging related communication issues

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Technical

1. How do you implement object-oriented principles in C++ when developing for resource-constrained embedded systems?
2. Can you explain how you would manage memory and process synchronization in a Linux-based embedded environment using Python or C++?
3. What is the V-model approach in software development and how does it apply to system testing and validation?

Scenario

1. What would you do if a software update on a vehicle control unit causes communication failures with external devices?
2. How would you handle conflicting software requirements from different engineering stakeholders during the design phase of a diagnostic platform?

HR

1. Can you describe a time when you had to work with a global or cross-functional team to deliver a technical project?
2. This role may require occasional travel; how do you manage project deliverables while balancing travel requirements?

About Siemens

1. How do Siemens Mobility's rail automation and electrification solutions contribute to modern sustainable transportation?

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