R&D Senior Embedded Software Engineer (80 - 100%)

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 Lead

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in technology, software, product, and/or solution development, as well as associated Intellectual Property (IP). Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

This role is contributing to the ABB MOTR Traction organization in Untersiggenthal Switzerland. Main stakeholders are the Traction R&D management and System Engineering organization

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Design and develop embedded software for real-time and embedded VxWorks and Linux systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable products.

• Architect and maintain DevSecOps pipelines enabling automated build, test, security scanning, and release processes.

• Implement secure coding practices and drive cybersecurity compliance throughout the software lifecycle.

• Develop automated testing frameworks and ensure high software quality and reliability.

• Lead code reviews, technical mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage software configuration, release management, and lifecycle support activities.

• Drive the adoption of modern DevSecOps and Secure SDLC best practices across engineering teams.

You will join a dynamic, talented, high performing and international team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• Solid degree in computer science, electrical engineering or electronics

• You have at least 5 years of experience in embedded real time software engineering, applying modern C/C++ concepts. Python is an advantage

• You are passionate about agile methodologies in SW engineering applying SCRUM in a SAFe® value creation Framework

• Ability to demonstrate your experience with DevSecOps producing high-quality code that qualifies for Cyber Security Standards like IEC 62443 and CRA.

• Possess strong analysis and complex problem-solving skills

• You are qualified in the use of Azure DevOps, Git version control and Jenkins CI/CD.

• Experience in working with Linux based system, preferably Real Time Linux

• You are at ease communicating in English, German is advantageous.

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