Join to apply for the Senior R&D Firmware Engineer role at ABB 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior R&D Firmware Engineer role at ABB Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story. This position reports to R&D Team Lead Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB’s success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team. This role is contributing to the Smart Power in Bergamo and to International Projects in China and India. Main stakeholders are external and internal customers. You will be mainly accountable for: Designing, developing, and implementing firmware for industrial protection circuit breakers and communication modules. Contributing to the continuous improvement of firmware development and cyber security processes. Performing unit testing, integration testing, and system testing to ensure software quality and functionality. Contributing to discussions of intellectual property and secure patent rights for ABB by driving the IP creation. Collaborating closely with system architects and software and hardware developers to breakdown system requirements to requirement specifications for firmware. Collaboration and knowledge sharing: We believe in open communication and teamwork. You will have the chance to collaborate with talented engineers worldwide and share your expertise. Qualifications For The Role You are highly skilled in C/C++/Python/assembler backed by solid computer science fundamentals. You have solid knowledge in structured development processes, ranging from requirement analysis, design, and implementation to test and documentation. You have at least 3 years of experience in designing firmware development for embedded industrial applications based on microcontrollers/microprocessors. Possess an enhanced knowledge of development infrastructure: Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (git), lifecycle management, build systems, unit testing, debug probes, oscilloscopes, and similar tools. Exposure to Cyber Security concepts and knowledge of main industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, IEC61850, Profibus, CAN bus) are a plus. You are passionate about team working and innovation. M.Sc. or B. Sc. degree in Information or Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, or comparable field You are at ease communicating in English and Italian. German language could be a plus. More about us ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. MyABBStory For further info: Gaia Pinto, Talent Partner Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ABB by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Research And Development Engineer” roles. R&D Process Engineer - Young Professional Program Senior R&D Automation Engineer (BELGIUM) R&D Senior Controls Software Development Engineer Stage Area R&D - Process Innovation Engineer Agrate Brianza, Lombardy, Italy 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr