R&D FW Engineer

ABB Oy, Process Industries
ABB Oy, Process Industries

Italy · Bergamo, Province of Bergamo, Italy · Province of Bergamo, Italy

EUR 39k+ / year

Posted on Aug 11, 2026

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Deze functie rapporteert aan:

Chapter Lead (ELSP Pilot)

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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.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Smart Power in Bergamo and to other International Projects.

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.

  • Actively participating in an Agile Scrum team, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and other Scrum ceremonies to ensure effective collaboration and continuous delivery.

  • Collaborating closely with system architects and software and hardware developers to break down system requirements to requirement specifications for firmware.


Qualifications for the role

  • You are skilled in C/C++/Python backed by solid computer science fundamentals.

  • You have solid knowledge of structured development processes, ranging from requirement analysis, design, and implementation to test and documentation.

  • You have at least 3 years of experience in firmware development for embedded industrial applications based on microcontrollers/microprocessors.

  • You are familiar with 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.

  • Experience working in Agile Scrum teams and familiarity with Agile practices and Scrum ceremonies are considered a plus. A collaborative mindset and willingness to work in an Agile environment are highly valued.

  • 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. Willingness to travel abroad for specific projects

Compensation Package

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

Minimum annual salary: € 39.000

Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus

The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.

Benefits as per policy

Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families

Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services

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Aanvraag-ID: JR00043707