Associate Principal Engineer - Frontend

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 Global Unit Lead





What We Believe In

ABB delivers top-tier solutions for the energy industry segment. We have a multidisciplinary team located in centers around the world cooperating on product development. At the heart of ABB’s strategy is software-led differentiation and the Internet of Things, Service and People (IoTSP).

This role will be reporting to the R&D Line Manager in business area Industrial Automation (IA) located in Bangalore. You will be working at Ability Innovation Center (AIC), home to the largest technology and engineering pool in ABB globally and is a part of ABB Global Industries and Services Private Limited, a subsidiary of ABB. It is based in Bangalore, the silicon-valley of India. Its unique infrastructure places research, development, engineering, and service teams under one roof, increasing collaboration and reducing time to market, with no compromise on quality.

You will join a team of skilled engineers to lead and develop advanced industrial control applications for the energy service industry. You will contribute meaningfully to project milestones in technology and product development through identifying challenges, proposing strategies, and putting forward practical innovations. Collaborating with teams in Norway, Sweden and Germany, the breadth of technologies and control strategies employed is broad. We are looking for someone who is technically very strong. The person in this role will be motivated to work in a global, challenging environment and will find clear career progression and attractive remuneration, with an emphasis on care toward professional development. Opportunities will be available to develop their career in the future.


Your Role And Responsibilities

In this position, you will be empowered to start and manage the development of technologies, software, products, or solutions, applying thorough technical proficiency in a specific domain. Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development (R&D) for in-depth product or technology-related issues. You will also demonstrate your technical leadership by contributing to strategic corporate technology planning and shaping the architecture of upcoming products, software, and solutions.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Maintain deep technical knowledge by leveraging the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies, while applying innovative problem-solving to develop effective solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain core software components, implement new features, and analyze and resolve system issues reported by customers or end users.
• Participate in design discussions, documentation, code reviews, and IP strategy initiatives, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Support continuous improvement through DevOps, CI/CD, and workflow optimization, while providing technical training and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  
  

Qualifications for the role:

• B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech with 60%+ and 8–10 years of experience, including 6+ years in AngularJS design and development.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical capabilities, backed by practical web development experience (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SQL).
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming, design patterns, and building web-based applications.
• Practical experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, relational database systems, time-series databases, and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Agile/DevOps environments, and CI/CD tools.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure, containerization (Kubernetes, OpenShift/MicroShift), and security concepts.
• Additional advantages include experience in Industrial Automation, cybersecurity/IT networks, and knowledge of C#, .NET/.NET Core, MVC, ASP.NET, LINQ, Bootstrap, and unit testing frameworks.
  
  
  

More About Us
ABB’s Automation business enables the operation of large and complex industrial infrastructures that deliver essential resources, from energy and materials to water and manufactured goods. The business area offers a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions and services for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software, machine automation technologies, as well as measurement and analytics solutions.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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