Senior Software Engineer - Display Solutions Passenger Information Systems

Senior Software Engineer – Display Solutions for Passenger Information Systems

Wabtec Corporation is a global leader in equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industry. The ANNAX Group, part of Wabtec since 2018, operates across Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and China with over 360 employees and provides comprehensive technical solutions for passenger information systems.

As a Senior Software Engineer
, you’ll be at the heart of creating production-ready software for sophisticated, distributed systems that power modern railway passenger information solutions. Your work ensures travelers worldwide receive accurate, real-time updates through cutting‑edge displays.

You’ll dive into a rich technology landscape – open‑source libraries, high‑performance video streaming, advanced network protocols, IPC, Linux build systems, cybersecurity standards – and engineer robust, high‑quality software for mission‑critical environments.

• Develop cutting‑edge software for networked devices powering modern passenger information systems.
• Transform customer requirements into tailored solutions, ensuring precision and reliability.
• Design and implement reusable software modules that form the foundation for scalable and maintainable systems.
• Analyze complex requirements to craft robust software component architectures and detailed designs.
• Shape and evolve the device software architecture together with your team, driving innovation and consistency.
• Collaborate closely with system engineering experts to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance across all components.

• Engineer next‑generation software for integrated and embedded display products that power railway passenger information systems.
• Design the backbone of our solutions by creating software requirements, architecture, and component‑level designs for multiple modules.
• Build with security in mind – develop and validate software aligned with modern cybersecurity standards.
• Translate requirements from internal and external stakeholders into project configurations and new software specifications.
• Drive quality and clarity by defining work package requirements and reviewing development outcomes.
• Boost productivity and innovation by developing tools that streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

• 5+ years of experience working on large‑scale software projects.
• Architectural mindset with hands‑on experience in software and framework architecture.
• Versatile problem‑solver with a generalist approach and strong analytical skills.
• Modern C++ mastery (C++17 and beyond) for building high‑performance, reliable solutions.
• Scripting proficiency in Bash or Python to automate and optimize workflows.
• Solid networking knowledge including concepts and protocols for distributed systems.
• Strong Linux skills for embedded and system‑level development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English.
• Experience with CMake as a build system for complex projects.
• Nice‑to‑have:
  Knowledge of Yocto for embedded Linux environments.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

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