R&D Software Engineer

ABB; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contributions

ESAP

Paid holidays

Health insurance options

Parental leave

Job summary

ABB is seeking an Analytical R&D Manager to lead embedded software development on site in Bartlesville, OK. You will design, implement, test, and maintain firmware for microcontrollers and Linux-based products, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable features.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of embedded software experience, with C/C++ proficiency and US work authorization. Previous exposure to ARM platforms and RTOS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 1-3 years of embedded software development experience through industry, internships, or academic projects
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real‑time software concepts.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US permanently.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for microcontrollers and Linux-based products.
• Implement and troubleshoot firmware, device interfaces, and communication protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable product features.
• Support software verification, debugging, and continuous product improvement.
• Maintain existing software and test infrastructure.
• Align with assigned lead (time, cost, quality) and complete project deliverables.
• Demonstrate sound understanding and usages of R&D processes and tools.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Real-time concepts

Python scripting

Git

Debugging tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Git

JTAG/GDB

ARM Cortex platforms

Yocto/Buildroot

UART/SPI/I2C/CAN/Ethernet

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:

Analytical R&D Manager

Onsite in Bartlesville, OK.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for microcontrollers and Linux-based products.
• Implement and troubleshoot firmware, device interfaces, and communication protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable product features.
• Support software verification, debugging, and continuous product improvement.
• Maintain existing software and test infrastructure.
• Align with assigned lead (time, cost, quality) and complete project deliverables.
• Demonstrate sound understanding and usages of R&D processes and tools.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 1-3 years of embedded software development experience through industry, internships, or academic projects
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real‑time
• software concepts.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US permanently.

Preferred

• Experience with Python scripting
• Exposure to ARM Cortex-M/Cortex-A platforms (STM32,NXP, Renesas, or similar).
• Exposure to FreeRTOS, Yocto, Buildroot, or cross‑compilation toolchains.
• Experience with common communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C,CAN, Ethernet, or TCP/IP.
• Familiarity with embedded debugging tools such as JTAG, GDB,oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers.
• Experience using source control systems such as Git.

What's In It For You

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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