CareerPlan

Head of Software

Munich, BA, deFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Define and execute global strategy for software, cybersecurity, AI, and software platforms for passenger information solutions in the rail industry.

Role type

Senior executive (Head of Software)

Builds

Global software platforms, architectures, and reusable assets for passenger information systems

Domain

Rail industry (passenger information systems, embedded software)

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Software architecture, cybersecurity strategy, AI adoption, embedded systems (C/C++, Rust), team leadership, strategic planning, budget management

Preferred skills

Rail industry experience, knowledge of rail standards (EN 50716/EN 50128/EN 50126/EN 50129), SIL 2/3/4 development experience, PhD

Technologies

C/C++, Rust, safe operating systems, AI tools

Responsibilities

Define global software and cybersecurity strategy, lead distributed engineering organization, govern common software platforms, improve development efficiency via automation/AI, ensure product quality and safety, build high-performance engineering culture, manage technology investments and budgets

Seniority

Executive, global leadership