(Senior) R&D Firmware Engineer (m/f/d)

(Senior) R&D Firmware Engineer (m/f/d)

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This position reports to

R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

ABB Smart Power is a leading company in industrial protection and control products. We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to join our team in Heidelberg. In this role, you will develop innovative approaches to data analysis in embedded systems and contribute to the design and implementation of prototypes. You will have the opportunity to bring in your expertise and work both independently and as part of the R&D team. The work model for the role is: hybrid.

You will be mainly accountable for:

1. Research advancements in data analytics and AI for embedded systems, and design, develop, and implement proof-of-concept prototypes.
2. Perform unit, integration, and system testing to ensure software quality.
3. Document your work, share findings, contribute to intellectual property discussions, and assist teams in integrating results into products, including securing patents for ABB.
4. Monitor technology developments to identify drivers for R&D projects, aligned with ABB’s business needs.
5. Participate in internal and external networks to expand expertise.
6. Take responsibility for firmware development, including risk identification, target alignment, and coordination with suppliers and other functions.

Qualifications for the role

• PhD or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++/Python/MATLAB with experience in TensorFlow and/or Rust being an advantage.
• Proficient in development infrastructures such as Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (Git).
• Experience in structured development processes, from requirements analysis to testing and documentation.
• Solution-oriented approach, strong communication skills, and team orientation, combined with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel (<10%).
• Fluent in English and good German language skills, both written and spoken.

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.

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