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This role will focus on developing, configuring, and maintaining software systems used to control and monitor railroad yard equipment and automation systems.\nThis is a hands-on role working closely with experienced programmers, engineers, and project managers on real-world industrial control and automation applications.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop, maintain, and support software applications for railroad control and monitoring systems.\nConfigure and support PLCs, industrial computers, and embedded control systems.\nCollaborate with engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.\nDesign and implement scalable, high-performance software applications.\nTroubleshoot software and system issues in both development and field environments.\nDesign user interface in collaboration with engineering, sales & marketing.\nMaintain technical documentation, version control, and software configuration records.\nParticipate in testing, validation, and deployment of control systems.\nSupport continuous improvement of software architecture, tools, and development processes.\nQualifications\nRequired\n3+ years of professional software development experience\nStrong understanding of software engineering fundamentals and documentation practices.\nExperience designing and building scalable, high-performance applications.\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills\nAbility to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.\nPreferred Technical Skills\nProgramming Languages\nJava\nJavaScript\nTypeScript\nPython\nC / Embedded C (Cortex-M, FreeRTOS)\nC#\nGolang\nHTML\nCoffeeScript\nSvelte 4 / Svelte 5\nDevelopment Tools & Technologies\nLinux (Debian)\nBash scripting\nSSH\nGit\nDocker\nNode.js\nVue.js 2 and 3\nWhat We Offer\nOpportunity to work on real-world industrial automation and railroad control systems.\nCollaborative engineering environment with experienced technical professionals\nCompetitive compensation based on experience.\nStable and growing industry with long-term career opportunities.\nDirect impact on products used throughout the railroad industry.\nLocation: This position is based in the Waco, Texas area and is intended to be an in-person, full-time role.\nBenefits:\n· Bonus based on company performance\n· Company contribution to medical care\n· 401K with company match\n· Paid time off\nBenefits:\n401(k) 4% Match\nBereavement leave\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid holidays\nPaid sick time\nPaid time off\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nWhat is your desired salary range?\nAbility to Relocate:\nRiesel, TX 76682: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Advanced Rail Systems","rawCompany":"advanced rail systems","city":"Riesel","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T22:20:17.315Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Developer","description":"ARS is a growing railroad automation and signal equipment manufacturer serving customers worldwide. We design and manufacture innovative control systems and equipment used in rail yards, industrial rail facilities, transit systems, ports, and railroad infrastructure applications.\nWe are seeking a full-time Software Developer to join our engineering team in the Waco area. This role will focus on developing, configuring, and maintaining software systems used to control and monitor railroad yard equipment and automation systems.\nThis is a hands-on role working closely with experienced programmers, engineers, and project managers on real-world industrial control and automation applications.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop, maintain, and support software applications for railroad control and monitoring systems.\nConfigure and support PLCs, industrial computers, and embedded control systems.\nCollaborate with engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.\nDesign and implement scalable, high-performance software applications.\nTroubleshoot software and system issues in both development and field environments.\nDesign user interface in collaboration with engineering, sales & marketing.\nMaintain technical documentation, version control, and software configuration records.\nParticipate in testing, validation, and deployment of control systems.\nSupport continuous improvement of software architecture, tools, and development processes.\nQualifications\nRequired\n3+ years of professional software development experience\nStrong understanding of software engineering fundamentals and documentation practices.\nExperience designing and building scalable, high-performance applications.\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills\nAbility to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.\nPreferred Technical Skills\nProgramming Languages\nJava\nJavaScript\nTypeScript\nPython\nC / Embedded C (Cortex-M, FreeRTOS)\nC#\nGolang\nHTML\nCoffeeScript\nSvelte 4 / Svelte 5\nDevelopment Tools & Technologies\nLinux (Debian)\nBash scripting\nSSH\nGit\nDocker\nNode.js\nVue.js 2 and 3\nWhat We Offer\nOpportunity to work on real-world industrial automation and railroad control systems.\nCollaborative engineering environment with experienced technical professionals\nCompetitive compensation based on experience.\nStable and growing industry with long-term career opportunities.\nDirect impact on products used throughout the railroad industry.\nLocation: This position is based in the Waco, Texas area and is intended to be an in-person, full-time role.\nBenefits:\n· Bonus based on company performance\n· Company contribution to medical care\n· 401K with company match\n· Paid time off\nBenefits:\n401(k) 4% Match\nBereavement leave\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid holidays\nPaid sick time\nPaid time off\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nWhat is your desired salary range?\nAbility to Relocate:\nRiesel, TX 76682: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-03T22:20:17.315Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T22:20:17.315Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Advanced Rail Systems","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Riesel","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"023231ff4a27287166406fec"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/023231ff4a27287166406fec"}}