Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Who will you be working with?Bach-Simpson is the lead Event Recorder OEM in the North American Transit market. It designs, develops, and maintains various electronic equipment for trains. The monitoring team in this division is responsible for the Bach-Simpson monitoring products and projects.How will you make a difference? As a member of the software team in Bach-Simpson, you will report to the Software Manager. You will be responsible for maintaining existing and architecting and implementing new software solutions across a range of technologies including embedded Linux and PC software.What do we want to know about you? The following are the required qualifications for this role:Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related fieldMinimum 5 years professional experience with the C programming languageDemonstrable passion for programming (pet projects, contributions to open-source software, etc.)Experience with embedded systems and bare metal programmingAbility to see “the bigger picture”; suggest and implement process improvementsWillingness to embrace AI for more efficient workflowsAbility to communicate (verbal and written) clearly and accurately in EnglishEfficient self-motivator with a proven ability to prioritize multiple streams of work and meet deadlinesExcellent attention to detailEligibility Requirements:Legal authorization to work in Canada is requiredInternational travel, including to the United StatesWhat will your typical day look like? The following are essential responsibilities for this role:Participating in daily stand-up meetings with the teamAnalyzing technical requirementsDesigning software to implement formal requirementsImplementing software designsDebug, root cause, and correct software defectsCreation and maintenance of formal software design documentationAssist other groups with understanding product behaviorWork with product management to respond to customer commentsWhat about the physical demands of the job?You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Wabtec offers a comprehensive benefits plan including vacation, health, dental, and retirement Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.