Software Leader (F/H)

Could you be the full-time Software Leader in Villeurbanne that we are looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and put your expertise in management and embedded software architecture to work in a cutting‑edge domain. You will join a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative team—the cybersecurity reference within Alstom R&D—and lead key projects shaping the future of mobility.

On a daily basis, you will work closely with R&D teams in Villeurbanne and internationally to design, develop, and deliver cybersecurity software and services for Alstom products and project teams, including both rolling stock and signalling systems.

You will be particularly responsible for managing the alignment between the estimated workload and the software team’s capacity, as well as ensuring quality, cost, and schedule commitments for the program’s software deliverables.

You will be relied upon to:

• Define clear team objectives, organize and prioritize tasks


• Support the team in execution and technical decision‑making


• Manage the balance between estimated workload and team capacity


• Contribute to the development of future cybersecurity functions for Alstom embedded products by participating in specification and software architecture definition


• Analyse and challenge product and project cybersecurity requirements before implementation in our solutions


• Lead our suppliers to coordinate developments and ensure compliance with specifications and schedules


• Propose new features aligned with the company’s cybersecurity strategy and actively contribute to the Roadmap definition


• Be a key influencer within R&D teams by participating in transversal activities and the digital transformation

Your profile

We value passion and mindset more than experience. You are not expected to meet every requirement. Instead, here is what we believe will help you succeed and thrive in this role:

• Degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field


• Significant experience in embedded software development (Linux environment)


• Strong skills in cybersecurity and networking, ideally in the context of industrial software development


• Experience in team management and project management, including operational supervision of suppliers and/or international multisite teams


• Proficiency in complex software architectures and new digital technologies, especially microservices architectures


• Experience with setting up and maintaining CI/CD environments


• Ability to commit to quality, cost, and deliverables in software development projects


• Certification or proven skills in communication and leadership


• Ability to work cross‑functionally and collaborate with other software leaders to improve performance and efficiency across the métier


• Knowledge of Cloud solutions and/or the RUST language would be appreciated

What you will enjoy

Join us for a new life experience—rail is a sector of the future, offering stability, career opportunities, and a wide variety of projects. By joining us, you will also:

• Work in a collaborative, innovative, and motivating team


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and skilled colleagues


• Contribute to ambitious technological projects with real impact


• Build a personalized career path, in France or internationally


• Develop your skills through our recognized learning programs


• Grow toward advanced leadership roles by becoming a key contributor within Alstom R&D and participating in transversal initiatives


• Benefit from a fair and dynamic compensation system, as well as comprehensive social coverage (life insurance, health insurance, pension plan)