R&D Firmware Developer

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This Position reports to: R&D Team Lead.

Your Role and Responsibilities

You will develop embedded software for Energy Distribution products and shall be able to proper translate the requirements in high quality and efficiency code according to the development process using team centered approach with Agile methodology applying the best software practices which includes architecture design, version control, code reviews, static analysis and unit test.

You will act as a Firmware Developer for Energy Distribution products line within Smart Building Division, who will join the Global R&D Electronic Firmware Team.

Work model: #LI-Hybrud.

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:

• Designing and implementing embedded software solutions in C/C++, including architecture definition, code reviews, static analysis, and unit testing to ensure quality and reliability.
• Analyzing electronic schematics and testing products, validating functionality and performance in real conditions.
• Managing and maintaining the product backlog while cooperating within the Agile framework to align priorities and deliverables.
• Contributing constructively to team activities, sharing technical and scientific knowledge, and supporting colleagues in applying processes, standards, and tools.

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor or Master in Engineering Electronics/Computer/Software Domains.
• Proven experience with embedded C/C++ programming.
• More than 5 years of experience with development of software for embedded systems.
• Knowledge in MCU architectures, such as ARM Cortex M, in basic MCU peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C and ADC. Knowledge in object-oriented programming.
• Experience with industrial protocols such as Modbus serial, ethernet and TCP/IP, with HMI design, code debugging / bug fixing.
• Knowledge in analogical signal processing algorithms with ADC/DAC, in C# and/or Python language, knowledge with industrial communication protocols as Modbus RTU.
• Experience with basic electronic laboratory instrumentation such as multimeters, oscilloscope and power supply, with Git version control and with static analysis and unit test.
• Advanced written/spoken Italian and English.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Attractive salary packages and performance bonuses.
• Corporate welfare: Access to a wide range of services and personal well-being support.
• Career development: Structured career paths, individual development plans, opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles, technical and managerial training programs, mentoring and access to global learning platforms.
• Flexibility and work-life balance: Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration.
• Employee Support: free services like psychological help, wellness coaching, and emotional support for employees and their families.
• Parental Leave: at least 12 weeks of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, promoting DEI values.
• Meal allowance: Access to canteen.

More about us

ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division's highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers' carbon reduction strategies.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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