Principal Software Engineer

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:

Lead Technology Product Manager
 Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Industrial Automation & Digital Solutions)
You Will Be Mainly Accountable For

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using .NET (C#), ASP.NET Core, Angular, and modern web technologies, while implementing microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and real-time communication solutions for industrial automation platforms.
• Develop secure, reliable, and high-performance software by integrating industrial systems including SCADA, MES, OPC UA, MQTT, PLCs, and IIoT platforms, ensuring seamless communication between IT and OT environments.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, Quality Engineering, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver high-quality solutions using Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native technologies, and engineering best practices.
• Drive engineering excellence by mentoring team members, promoting clean architecture, adopting AI-assisted software engineering practices, optimizing application performance, and contributing to continuous improvement, software quality, and innovation initiatives.

Qualifications for the RoleEducation

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience & Technical Skills

• 8-12 years of experience in enterprise software development with strong expertise in .NET (C#), ASP.NET Core, Angular, TypeScript, and full-stack application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with:REST APIs Entity Framework SQL Server PostgreSQL NoSQL databases Microservices architecture Angular, RxJS, and NgRx
• Experience with:Microsoft Azure or AWS Docker Kubernetes/K3s CI/CD pipelines Cloud-native application development Modern DevOps practices

Industrial Automation Knowledge

• Good understanding of industrial automation technologies including:SCADA MES OPC UA MQTT PLC Integration Real-time Industrial Communication Systems
• Knowledge of virtualization platforms such as:VMware Hyper-V Azure Virtual MachinesExperience with these technologies will be considered an advantage.

Software Quality & Security

• Experience implementing secure software development practices.
• Strong understanding of:Unit Testing Performance Optimization OWASP Security Guidelines
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools to improve developer productivity and software quality.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional Agile teams and drive continuous engineering excellence.

More About Us

ABB’s Process Automation business area delivers integrated automation, electrification, and digital solutions that enable customers across process, hybrid, and maritime industries to operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Our Automation Digital organization develops next-generation industrial software, cloud-native applications, intelligent automation platforms, and connected digital solutions that help customers improve operational performance, reliability, and productivity.

By combining deep industrial expertise with advanced software engineering and digital technologies, ABB continues to drive the future of industrial automation.

At ABB, you’ll collaborate with global engineering teams to build innovative industrial software solutions, work with modern cloud and AI technologies, and contribute to mission-critical applications that transform industries worldwide.

We foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion where every individual is empowered to make a meaningful impact.

ABB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment is subject to applicable background verification and pre-employment screening in accordance with ABB policies.

Apply now and help shape the future of industrial automation with ABB.

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