R&D Software Engineer

ABB; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bangalore, India, seeks an experienced R&D Software Engineer to join the Automation Business Area for Energy Industries. You will contribute to software, product development, and IP creation, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes designing and implementing scalable software, integration with PLCs and industrial protocols, and applying AI-assisted development tools to boost productivity in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5–10 years in R&D or software roles within industrial automation.
• Strong proficiency in C++, .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Web APIs, and Entity Framework.
• Experience with Angular, TypeScript, ReactJS, and modern web frameworks.
• Familiarity with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of relational database concepts and real-time databases/historian systems.
• Knowledge of Azure/AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD concepts.
• Strong SCADA architecture, HMI, historian, alarms, events, and data acquisition knowledge.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to boost productivity.
• Exposure to DevOps, automated testing, and release management.
• Cloud-hosted industrial solutions and digitalization platforms knowledge.
• Excellent English communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as an independent contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve software productivity.
• Design, develop, configure, and maintain software solutions.
• Develop and troubleshoot interfaces with PLCs, RTUs, Flow Computers, and third-party systems.
• Configure and support OPC, Modbus, IEC-104, and DNP3 protocols.
• Design real-time databases, historian systems, and data integrations.
• Support system commissioning, FAT, SAT, and customer deployments.
• Perform root-cause analysis on software, communication, and system performance issues.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Architects, Test Engineers, and Domain Experts.
• Contribute to cybersecurity improvements and performance optimization initiatives.

Skills

C++

NET Core

C#

ASP.NET Web APIs

Entity Framework

Angular

TypeScript

ReactJS

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

NoSQL databases

Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

OPC/Modbus/IEC 104/DNP3

SCADA

HMI

Data acquisition

Cybersecurity

AI-assisted development tools

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Azure

AWS

SQL Server

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 Manager

In this role, you will be working as an R&D Software Engineer and will be part of the Automation Business Area for Energy Industries division based in Bangalore, India. You will be reporting to R&D Team Lead and will be responsible for contributing significantly to successful project results in technology, software, product or solution development as well as associated IP by identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions. Using unique technical knowledge to oversee development tasks. Acting as the first line contact in R&D/SW development/Product engineering for the specific product related issues and maintenance.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Working as an independent and reliable contributor in R&D projects with limited supervision.
• Leveraging AI-assisted development tools, coding assistants, and agentic AI solutions to improve software engineering productivity.
• Performing various tasks in the assigned area from building concepts, gathering requirements to designing, implementing, integrating, testing, technology transfer or maintenance, and operations.
• Understanding and applying applicable processes, standards, guidelines, and requirements, including architectural and design constraints.
• Driving the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost) and raising and addressing risks.
• Design, develop, configure, and maintain software solutions.
• Develop and customize HMI displays, graphics, dashboards, alarms, trends, and reports.
• Develop and troubleshoot communication interfaces with PLCs, RTUs, Flow Computers, and third‑party systems.
• Configure and support industrial communication protocols such as OPC, Modbus, IEC-104, and DNP3.
• Design and optimize real‑time databases, historian systems, and data integrations.
• Support system commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and customer deployments.
• Perform root‑cause analysis on software, communication, and system performance issues.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Architects, Test Engineers, and Domain Experts to deliver high‑quality software solutions.
• Contribute to product enhancements, cybersecurity improvements, and performance optimization initiatives.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 5 to 10 years of hands‑on experience in R&D or Software development roles within industrial automation.
• Strong proficiency in C++, .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Web APIs, and Entity Framework.
• Experience with Angular, TypeScript, ReactJS, and modern web development frameworks.
• Familiarity with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of relational database concepts.
• Experience with real‑time databases and historian systems and troubleshooting database performance issues.
• Basic understanding of Azure/AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD concepts.
• Strong understanding of SCADA architecture, HMI, historian, alarms, events, and data acquisition.
• Strong object‑oriented design and debugging skills.
• Experience developing enterprise software applications.
• Understanding protocols but not limited to OPC DA/UA, Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
• Windows Server administration, ODBC/DSN configuration, Application deployment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and IEC 62443 principles.
• Experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools, coding assistants, and agentic AI solutions to improve software engineering productivity.
• Exposure to modern DevOps practices, automated testing, and release management processes.
• Knowledge of process control concepts in various industries (e.g., Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals).
• Knowledge of cloud-hosted industrial solutions and digitalization platforms.
• Experience with redundant architectures, failover systems, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently as an individual contributor.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with an innovative and open‑minded approach.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English (written and verbal), with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas clearly.
• Proactive, resilient, and dedicated to delivering high‑quality solutions.