Software Development Engineer - R&D

Televic Rail is seeking an innovative and hands-on Software Development Engineer to help build the next generation of onboard communication, passenger information, and mission-critical transportation technologies. This role is based in Morrisville, North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham area).

This role will be part of the founding North American R&D team and will work closely with global engineering teams across Europe and other regions to design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions used in demanding transportation environments worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across embedded systems and application layers, and contributing to products where reliability, safety, networking, and performance matter.

This position includes the opportunity to contribute to IP-based onboard communication and passenger information platforms used in rail environments around the world. Televic Rail values collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence in a globally connected environment.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and embedded systems for rail and transportation products.

• Develop complex software code and functional tests in Linux-based development environments.

• Write and maintain clean, scalable, and maintainable code in languages such as Java, Python, C++, C#, Rust, and other technologies as required.

• Translate system requirements into technical specifications and software solutions.

• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews.

• Develop software for real-time, networked, or distributed systems.

• Document developed software and technical functionality.

Product Development

• Collaborate with hardware, systems, mechanical, and product engineering teams.

• Support the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through production release.

• Troubleshoot software issues in development, testing, and field environments.

• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and product innovation.

• Depending on experience level, provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers.

Testing & Quality

• Develop unit tests, integration tests, and validation procedures.

• Support root-cause analysis for software and system defects.

• Ensure software meets performance, cybersecurity, reliability, and safety requirements.

• Follow established coding, documentation, and development processes.

Global Collaboration

• Work closely with international R&D and project teams, including collaboration with engineering teams in Belgium and Germany.

• Participate in technical discussions related to architecture, coding standards, and product strategy.

• Support the development of engineering best practices within the North American R&D organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.

• 3+ years of professional software development experience (adjustable based on level).

• Strong programming experience in one or more of the following: Java, Python, C++

• Experience developing and debugging Linux-based software.

• Experience working in Linux and/or Windows development environments.

• Practical understanding of Git or other version control systems.

• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced R&D environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded systems and embedded Linux environments.

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).

• Experience with Linux packaging, preferably Debian-based distributions.

• Knowledge of networking technologies and communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, or similar.

• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash or Python.

• Experience with audio/video technologies or communication systems.

• Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles and modular software design.

• Experience with UML modeling and application architecture design.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or containerized environments.

• Experience in transportation, rail, industrial automation, aerospace, defense, or other safety-critical industries.

• Experience collaborating with global engineering teams.

Why Televic Rail?

At Televic Rail, we help shape the future of rail transportation through innovative communication, passenger information, and connectivity solutions trusted by rail operators around the world.

Our values define how we work and how we serve our customers:

• Reliability – We are a trusted partner committed to delivering high-quality solutions and long-term value.

• Innovation – We continuously seek better ways to solve challenges and stay ahead of evolving customer needs.

• Agility – We anticipate change, adapt quickly, and respond with purpose in a fast-moving industry.

• No-Nonsense – We bring practical expertise, clear communication, and a solution-oriented mindset to everything we do.

Whether designing, building, supporting, or delivering our solutions, every team member plays an important role in our success.

If you are looking for an environment where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your work has a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.