R&D Associate Principal Engineer

ABB; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced R&D Associate Principal Engineer in Bengaluru to lead design, development, validation and delivery of innovative products and platforms. This hybrid role reports to the R&D Team Lead and demands strong cross-functional leadership across frontend and backend stacks, cloud, AI/ML, and modern product development practices.

You will translate business requirements into technical specs, develop prototypes, drive architecture reviews, and guide lifecycle activities from

Qualifications

• 10 to 12+ years of experience in R&D and product development.
• Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD and modern product practices.
• Experience with automation, cloud technologies, AI/ML and MCP Server.
• Exposure to enterprise app tech stacks and development processes.
• Proficiency in frontend frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, JS/TS.
• Backend experience: Node.js, .NET Core, Python, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Azure/AWS/GCP; Docker & Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products, features, and technology solutions.
• Drive technical architecture, design reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Analyze complex engineering problems and provide innovative solutions.
• Translate business and customer requirements into technical specifications.
• Develop prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and production-ready solutions.
• Participate in product lifecycle activities including design, implementation, testing, release, and support.

Skills

Frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue

HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript/TypeScript

Backend: Node.js/.NET Core/Python

RESTful APIs & microservices

Cloud: Azure/AWS/GCP

Docker & Kubernetes

Agile/DevOps/CI/CD

Cross-functional leadership

Architectural design & prototyping

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

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

The R&D Associate Principal Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and delivering innovative products, technologies, and solutions that align with business objectives and customer requirements. The role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to lead complex engineering initiatives from concept through production.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Process Automation Business of Process control Platform Division for Bangalore.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Design and develop new products, features, and technology solutions.
• Drive technical architecture, design reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Analyse complex engineering problems and provide innovative solutions.
• Translate business and customer requirements into technical specifications.
• Develop prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and production-ready solutions.
• Participate in product lifecycle activities including design, implementation, testing, release, and support.

Qualifications for the role :

• 10 to 12 plus years of experience in Research & Development, Product development
• Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, or modern product development practices
• Experience with automation, cloud technologies, AI/ML, MCP Server.
• Exposure and knowledge on technology stacks for enterprise application development
• Knowledge and relevant experience in Product Development processes.
• Proficiency in frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience in backend development using Node.js, .NET Core, Python, or similar technologies.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

More above us :

ABB a provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations.

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.

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