Senior Software Engineer (with Architecture Growth Path) – Railway Signaling Systems On-Board (f/m)

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Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility provides solutions in the field of integrated transport and logistics and in the field of low-cost and environment friendly transport.

Job description, responsibilities and duties

At Siemens Mobility, you'll contribute to developing and maintaining safety-critical railway signaling systems that help ensure safe and reliable train operations worldwide.

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer who combines strong software development expertise with system-level thinking and architectural capabilities.
In this role, you will work on the established train protection system Trainguard Zub242t for Berlin, while supporting the evolution of future railway solutions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of technically complex legacy systems, acquire critical product know-how, and grow into a key architectural role within our international engineering organization.

What Will Be Your Role? 

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software for railway signaling and train protection systems 

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and improve existing software solutions, including investigation of field incidents and defect reports 

• Work with legacy code bases developed in Pascal86 and C++ 

• Support system-level analysis and architectural decision-making 

• Collaborate with system engineers, architects, software developers, testers, and project teams 

• Contribute to technical documentation and long-term product sustainability 

• Participate in train test runs and field validation activities at customer locations (occasionally in Germany) 

• Gradually take ownership of architectural responsibilities for the Trainguard Zub242t system 

• Support upcoming customer projects and ensure preservation of critical system knowledge 

Required education, skills and personality requirements

Required education

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Language skills

Personality requirements and skills

Essential

• Strong software development experience in Pascal86 and C++

• Experience analyzing and maintaining existing software systems and legacy code bases

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to work independently on complex technical and system-level topics

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Good English and German language skills for international cooperation

• Willingness to travel occasionally for train testing and field validation activities

Advantageous

• Experience with railway signaling systems or train protection systems
• Knowledge of national train control systems, ETCS, CBTC or similar technologies
• Experience as Software Architect, System Architect, or Lead Engineer
• Knowledge of operating systems, drivers, and low-level software development
• Experience in safety-critical software development
• Knowledge of railway signalling standards EN 50126, EN 50128 and EN 50129
• Experience with Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and safety-related development processes
• Familiarity with railway approval and certification environments
• assion for railway technology and transportation systems

We offer

Benefits that support your work-life balance:

• Extra paid days off:
• Bridge days: We take a day off at Siemens Mobility on days falling between a public holiday and a weekend.
• Sick days: You get a set number of sick days per year for which no doctor's note is required.
• Additional days off: For significant life events such as your child's wedding, moving house, administrative tasks after the birth of a child, receiving the Janský Plaque (for blood donation), and more.
• Flexible working hours: For a great work-life balance.
• Option to work from home (Telework, Home office).
• Family support: A bonus for the birth of a child, a contribution towards kindergarten costs, "KinderUni" (Kids' University) for employees' children during summer holidays, St. Nicholas' Day events, and more.

Benefits that will support your professional and career growth:

• Training and development program (onboarding process, business and product training, soft skills training, etc.).
• Freely accessible corporate digital library of training and courses (Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, Harvard Business Publishing, and others).
• Managerial development programs.
• Language courses during working hours with qualified instructors (English, German).
• Interesting work on international projects from the heart of Žilina.

Benefits to boost your energy and make your workday more enjoyable:

• A great team of colleagues, teambuilding activities, company events, and parties.
• Community building through events like Earth Day (volunteer activities) and a company sports day.
• Wellbeing program (free psychological, financial, and legal counseling for employees and their family members).
• Virtual benefits wallet: A dedicated financial contribution for leisure activities of your choice.
• Support for participation in sports events (ČSOB Bratislava Marathon, Škoda Marathon, Night Run, and others).
• MultiSport card.Benefits that support your financial security and stability:
• Variable bonus.
• Referral bonus for recommending new colleagues, up to €2,000.
• Employer's contribution to the 3rd pension pillar (up to 3%).
• 100% wage compensation during sick leave (PN) and care for a family member (OČR) (10 days/year).
• Siemens stock programs: Opportunity to invest in company shares.
• The company's strong reputation, solid background, job stability, and a loyal, fair, and human-centric approach.Don't have a CV ready? Or just need more information?

  Just email me at ivona.rugalova@siemens.com

  I look forward to connecting with you for future opportunities. :)

  Find out more about our work and projects at: https://www.mobility.siemens.com/sk/sk.html

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