R&D Senior Software Engineer

4 days ago


Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden ABB Full time

V ABB pomáháme průmyslovým odvětvím být o krok napřed. U nás je pokrok samozřejmostí - pro vás, váš tým i celý svět. Jako světová jednička na trhu vám poskytneme to, co potřebujete, abyste toho dosáhli. Nebude to vždy snadné, růst vyžaduje odvahu. Ale v ABB na to nebudete nikdy sami. Run what runs the world.

Tato Pozice Reportuje
BL Technology Manager, Metals

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary
R&D Software Engineer
to strengthen our global R&D organization in the
metal's automation business
. This role is pivotal in shaping advanced automation solutions for steel, aluminum, and other metals processes. You will lead complex development projects, define strategic technology directions, and act as a recognized technical authority in industrial automation for metals production. Your work will directly influence next-generation control systems and digital solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technology Leadership: Define system architecture and future technology directions for distributed control systems (DCS) in demanding industrial environments
  • Innovation & Development: Drive new product and solution development for DCS through exceptional technical thinking.
  • Expertise Sharing: Act as a global technical authority, mentoring teams and fostering collaboration across disciplines.
  • Customer & Market Insight: Evaluate technologies and markets, maintain knowledge of competitor products, and ensure alignment with ABB's strategic roadmap.
  • Problem Solving: Provide expertise and practical solutions for complex technical challenges.
  • Requirements Management: Act as a stakeholder toward other R&D organizations, ensuring alignment of requirements and priorities with business needs.

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Deep knowledge of control systems (hardware and software), software development, communication standards, and real-time OS.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded real-time programming, working as a software developer with C/C++.
  • Strong ability to mentor and transfer knowledge globally.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in automation for metals or similar industrial environments.
  • Hands-on expertise with ABB 800xA, other DCS platforms, and controller runtime environments.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and cybersecurity standards.
  • Background in software development for automation systems
  • Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and drive technology adoption.

Tool and OS Knowledge

  • Microsoft Visual Studio with C/C++ for embedded real-time programming.
  • Microsoft Visual Studio with C# for Windows programming.
  • Microsoft Azure DevOps for version control, CI/CD, and collaborative development workflows.
  • CMake for build scripts
  • Embedded Linux operating system for embedded applications
  • Wind River VxWorks RTOS
  • Wind River Workbench for real-time embedded applications on VxWorks

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a global leader in automation and electrification.
  • Work on cutting-edge projects shaping the future of automation in Metals.
  • Inclusive culture with strong focus on sustainability and career development.

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