Embedded Software Engineer Lead
Wabtec · Contagem, MG, Brazil · On-site
Posted Oct 6, 2026
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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. The freight portfolio features a comprehensive line of locomotives, software applications and a broad selection of mission-critical controls systems, including Positive Train Control (PTC). The transit portfolio provides highly-engineered systems and services to virtually every major rail transit system around the world, supplying an integrated series of components for buses and all train related market segments that deliver safety, efficiency and passenger comfort. Along with its industry leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine and industrial solutions. Wabtec has approximately 30,000 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 take 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.
 
 
Role Summary/Purpose:
 
 
Embedded Lead Software Engineer is responsible for design, coding and testing of locomotive system embedded applications. This role will perform design reviews and release software following Wabtec software process and guidelines.
 
Essential Responsibilities:
 
As an Embedded Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for writing software, resolving software related issues coming from testing, production and field, performing reviews and releasing software. You will follow configuration management processes, use tools and best practices and ensure software quality for customers.  
Design, implement, test and release software, ensuring quality specifications are met
Document software design and write test plans
Resolve software issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide solutions
Perform design and code reviews in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines
Work cross-functionally with systems engineering, product management, simulation, verification, validation, and electronic hardware teams
Mentor more junior team members and work with program technical…