R&D Fw Engineer
Pubblicato il 16-08-2026 - Anonymous in Bardi
This job is with ABB, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
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: Chapter Lead (ELSP Pilot) __ 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 Dev Ops, 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, IEC*****, 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: € ****** Variable Pay:
Eligible for Company Productivity Premio
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
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative.
That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit