principal Software engineer

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:

Digital Solution Engineering Manager





What We Believe In

ABB's Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world's largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner.

We deliver automation, electrification, and digital solutions across process, hybrid, and maritime industries through advanced industrial software, distributed control systems, and analytics technologies that accelerate digital transformation and operational excellence.


Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, we are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer – .NET & Angular to join our Industrial Automation Digital Organization. You will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade industrial software solutions by leveraging your expertise in .NET, Angular, cloud-native technologies, and modern software engineering practices.

Working as part of a collaborative Agile engineering team, you will design scalable applications, develop microservices-based solutions, integrate industrial automation systems, and collaborate with Product Management, Architects, Quality Engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance software that supports ABB's digital product portfolio.

This role is contributing to the Process Automation – Automation Digital organization in Bangalore, India.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications using .NET (C#), ASP.NET Core, Angular, and modern web technologies, while implementing microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and real-time communication solutions for industrial automation platforms.
• Develop secure, reliable, and high-performance software by integrating industrial systems including SCADA, MES, OPC UA, MQTT, PLCs, and IIoT platforms, ensuring seamless communication between IT and OT environments.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, Quality Engineering, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle to deliver high-quality solutions using Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native technologies, and engineering best practices.
• Drive engineering excellence by mentoring team members, promoting clean architecture, adopting AI-assisted software engineering practices, optimizing application performance, and contributing to continuous improvement, software quality, and innovation initiatives.
  
  
  

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in enterprise software development with strong expertise in .NET (C#), ASP.NET Core, Angular, TypeScript, and full-stack application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with REST APIs, Entity Framework, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases, microservices architecture, and modern frontend frameworks including Angular, RxJS, and NgRx.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or AWS, Docker, Kubernetes/K3s, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native application development using modern DevOps practices.
• Good understanding of industrial automation technologies including SCADA, MES, OPC UA, MQTT, PLC integration, and real-time industrial communication systems, with knowledge of virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or Azure Virtual Machines considered an advantage.
• Experience implementing secure software development practices, unit testing, performance optimization, OWASP security guidelines, and AI-assisted engineering tools to improve developer productivity and software quality.
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, mentoring, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional Agile teams and drive continuous engineering excellence.
  
  
  

More About Us
ABB's Process Automation business area delivers integrated automation, electrification, and digital solutions that enable customers across process, hybrid, and maritime industries to operate more safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Our Automation Digital organization develops next-generation industrial software, cloud-native applications, intelligent automation platforms, and connected digital solutions that help customers improve operational performance, reliability, and productivity. By combining deep industrial expertise with advanced software engineering and digital technologies, ABB continues to drive the future of industrial automation.

At ABB, you'll collaborate with global engineering teams to build innovative industrial software solutions, work with modern cloud and AI technologies, and contribute to mission-critical applications that transform industries worldwide. We foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion where every individual is empowered to make a meaningful impact.

ABB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment is subject to applicable background verification and pre-employment screening in accordance with ABB policies.

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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