R&D Senior Engineer – Validation (Device connectivity)

ABB; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking an R&D Senior Engineer – Validation in Hyderabad. You will validate IoT devices, manage connectivity, and ensure cloud solutions function reliably. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in software validation and strong knowledge of IoT and cloud platforms. Join a team dedicated to innovation and transforming industries.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Firmware/Software validation.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms.
• Excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate IoT devices for connectivity, interoperability, and security.
• Conduct functional, performance, and stress testing for IoT solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot device connectivity issues.

Skills

IoT communication protocols knowledge (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, WebSockets)

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Network security understanding

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

B. Tech/M. Tech in CSE/ECE/EE

Tools

Testing frameworks for IoT validation

Job description

Overview

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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: R&D Department Lead

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.

The work model for the role is: This role is contributing to the Electrification Business Area for the Smart Buildings Division based in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate plays a crucial role in ensuring cloud-based systems function reliably, securely, and efficiently.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Validate IoT devices for connectivity, interoperability, and security across various networks.
• Hands-on experience with Serial communication protocols (IRDA, RS232 etc.) / Field-bus architectures (Profibus, Modbus, CANbus, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of IoT communication protocols (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, WebSockets). Conduct functional, performance, and stress testing for IoT solutions.
• Must have good understanding of: Device connection – device registration; connecting smart devices over MQTT and HTTPS protocols, with high availability and auto-scaling clusters.
• Device control and management - manage the life cycle of connected devices and standard instruction models for device control.
• Monitor and troubleshoot device connectivity issues across Wi-Fi, BLE, LoRaWAN, and cellular networks.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT) for device data management. Implement security validation measures, including encryption and authentication protocols.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize IoT device performance. Work with development and IT teams to integrate cloud solutions effectively. Provide technical documentation and validation reports for compliance audits.

Qualifications for the role

• B. Tech/M. Tech in CSE/ECE/EE from reputed institutes with 8+ years of hands-on experience in Firmware/Software validation.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks for IoT validation.
• Understanding of network security, encryption, and authentication.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and Git.

More about us

ABB Smart Buildings digitally transforms commercial, industrial, and residential buildings for the highest comfort, efficiency, safety, and security - enhancing quality of life in buildings of the future through safe, smart and sustainable electrification solutions, services and products.

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