EGW Senior Embedded Lead

Cyber StrategiX; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Motion, Bangalore, India, is seeking an experienced software professional to contribute to R&D in high power motion technology. You will mentor engineers, drive architecture discussions, and implement best practices across embedded software, networking, and IoT.

The role emphasizes C++17, CMake, Python, Embedded Linux (Yocto), and cross-functional collaboration with product management, system architects, QA, and customer-facing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electronics or electrical engineering with 10-13 years of experience and strong C++17 & CMake
• Intermediate knowledge of Python programming
• Experience in Embedded Linux or Yocto-based Linux distributions, bootloaders and cross compilation
• Familiarity with Linux command line, file system hierarchy and shell scripting
• Good understanding of DNS, DHCP, proxies and subnets
• Knowledge of IoT protocols like MQTT and networking protocols like HTTP/TCP/IP
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices
• Strong problem solving and mentoring abilities

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and support technical development within teams
• Provide technical leadership in design discussions, architecture reviews, and project planning
• Implement engineering best practices, coding standards, and software quality initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, system architects, QA, and customer-facing teams
• Demonstrate debugging and problem-solving abilities for complex system-level challenges
• Lead projects from requirements through deployment and production support

Skills

C++ 17

Python

Architecture design

Mentoring

Debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's / master's degree in computer science, electronics or electrical engineering

Tools

Yocto

Embedded Linux

Linux command line

Shell scripting

MQTT

HTTP/TCP-IP

CMake

Networking basics

Job description

This job is with ABB, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities:

The role involves the opportunity to initiate and support technology, software, product, and solution development using in-depth technical skills in a specific area. Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development (R&D) for in-depth product or technology-related issues. You will also showcase your technical skills by supporting strategic corporate technology management and future product/software/solution architecture.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Motion Business High Power Division, Bangalore, India

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Demonstrated experience mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and supporting technical development within teams
• Technical leadership in design discussions, architecture reviews, and project planning activities.
• Demonstrated ability to implement engineering best practices, coding standards, and software quality initiatives
• Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with product management, system architects, QA, and customer-facing teams.
• Experienced debugging and problem-solving abilities for complex system-level challenges
• Ownership mindset with a demonstrated ability to lead projects from requirements through deployment and production support.

Qualifications for the role :

• Bachelor's / master's degree in computer science, electronics or electrical engineering, or related field with 10-13 years of experience with advanced knowledge in programming with C++, particularly C++ 17 & CMake.
• Intermediate level knowledge in programming with python.
• Experience in Embedded Linux or Yocto based Linux distributions with solid understanding of concepts of bootloaders, kernel modules and cross compilation.
• Experience working with Linux based software development environment including familiarity with Linux command line, file system hierarchy, and shell scripting.
• Good understanding of computer networking basics such as DNS, DHCP, Proxies, Subnets etc.
• Good knowledge in IoT protocols such as MQTT and networking protocols such as HTTP, TCP/IP and experience working with IOT devices.
• Good understanding of cyber security best practices.
• Effective problem solving and debugging skills and Ability to mentor and lead fellow team members.

More about us :

ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.