Associate Principal Software Engineer
Bengaluru · Executive
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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 Team ManagerWhat 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, cloud-native platforms, AI-enabled technologies, and analytics solutions that accelerate digital transformation and operational excellence.
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this role, we are looking for a Principal Software Engineer – SCADA & Industrial Automation to join our Energy Industries Digital Organization. You will provide technical leadership in the design, development, and evolution of next-generation SCADA and industrial automation software platforms while driving innovation across enterprise-scale, mission-critical applications.
Working closely with Product Management, Architects, DevOps, Quality Engineering, and global R&D teams, you will lead end-to-end product development, influence software architecture, mentor engineering teams, and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance software solutions using C++, C#, .NET, Angular, and modern cloud-native technologies.
This role is contributing to the Energy Industries – Research & Development organization in Bangalore, India.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for
- Lead the architecture, design, development, and lifecycle management of enterprise SCADA and industrial automation software by delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions using modern full-stack technologies, industrial communication standards, and cloud-native architectures.
- Drive technical leadership by defining engineering standards, conducting architecture and code reviews, mentoring engineers, leading complex technical investigations, and collaborating with Product Management, Architecture, Quality Engineering, and global R&D teams to deliver strategic product initiatives.
- Champion engineering excellence through Agile delivery, automated testing, CI/CD, cybersecurity, performance optimization, reliability engineering, AI-assisted software development, and continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.
- Foster innovation by evaluating and adopting emerging technologies, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and intelligent engineering practices while contributing to intellectual property, technology roadmaps, product differentiation, and long-term platform evolution.
Qualifications for the Role
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related technical discipline.
- 12–18 years of experience in enterprise software engineering, including 5+ years developing SCADA, Industrial Automation, or mission-critical real-time software systems.
- Strong expertise in C++, C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Web APIs, Angular, TypeScript, enterprise application architecture, distributed systems, and full-stack software development.
- Extensive experience with SCADA architectures, Industrial Communication Protocols (OPC UA, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, Modbus, MQTT), SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Historian systems, and high-availability industrial platforms.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, event-driven architectures, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and OT cybersecurity principles (IEC 62443).
- Familiarity with Generative AI, Agentic AI, AI-assisted software engineering tools (GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT), and modern engineering productivity practices is highly desirable.
- Excellent technical leadership, stakeholder management, mentoring, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to drive innovation, engineering excellence, and strategic technology initiatives.
More About Us
ABB's Energy Industries business serves customers across hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation, water, and other process industries by delivering integrated automation, electrification, and digital solutions that improve operational efficiency, safety, sustainability, and reliability.
Our R&D organization develops next-generation industrial software, SCADA platforms, cloud-native applications, AI-powered solutions, and advanced automation technologies that help customers accelerate digital transformation and navigate the global energy transition. By combining over five decades of domain expertise with cutting-edge technologies, ABB continues to shape the future of industrial automation.
At ABB, you'll collaborate with global engineering leaders to build mission-critical industrial software, influence technology strategy, and drive innovation across SCADA, AI, cloud, and digital engineering platforms. 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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