Director Software Engineering

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

The Director of Software Engineering is responsible for driving engineering excellence in quality, cost, and delivery on the KinetiX Vision (wayside monitoring) product lines within Digital Intelligence. As the leader of Software Engineering, you will lead a team of globally located engineers in building products for wayside-mounted predictive maintenance.

The Director of Software Engineering will report directly to the overall engineering leader of Analytics (KinetiX) Engineering. The Director of Software Engineering will work with other engineering disciplines to deliver holistic product solutions. The Director of Software Engineering will work with product management to understand market needs & vision. The Director of Software Engineering will work with project delivery teams, product owners, and architects to develop software development plans.

How will you make a difference?

As the Director of Software Engineering, you will lead, mentor, and coach a diverse group of software engineers. The Director of Software Engineering (KinetiX) is accountable for functional, business, and engineering objectives related to software functionality for wayside monitoring equipment. In this role, you will integrate and develop products that meet business needs, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s/Masters Degree in Computer Science or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or relevant engineering degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the software and/or analytics domain.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an engineering leadership/management role.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in rail industry technology.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in wayside measurement industry technology.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in computer vision and machine learning.
• Thorough knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle principles
• Through working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and best practices
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel (15%)

What will your typical day look like?

• Build and lead a world-class software development team to consistently deliver complex software platforms and integrated wayside monitoring products.
• Lead the team with a thorough understanding of product development practices and successful problem definition, decomposition, estimation, and resolution.
• Deliver resource strategy and plans, including the use of 3rd parties/partners, to achieve development deliverables according to time plans.
• Focus the engineering teams on areas of highest value to the customer and ensure that everything we do is in direct support of business growth.
• Drive increased efficiency across the teams by eliminating duplication, and leveraging product and technology reuse.
• Work collaboratively with partners on technology delivery and have a relentless desire to drive value for our Rail customers through technology and analytics-based solutions.
• Implement and elevate professional software engineering best practices including coding standards, code reviews, SCM, CI, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Integrate machine vision software with frameworks for computer vision, machine learning algorithms, image processing, and calibration.
• Ensure compliance with AGILE methodology, Cyber Security Standards, and Quality expectations across our product lines and ensure the team is educated on those expectations and operates efficiently to achieve them.
• Keep project data relating to tracking and financials current, especially driving rigor and detail in engineering demand planning. Make data-driven decisions on costs and resources to support given initiatives.

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• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus]. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
• Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! [http://www.WabtecCorp.com>

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.