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This Position reports to:
R&D Team Lead
Your role and responsibilities
Join Our Team in Västerås as a Senior Software Developer for Marine and Ports Innovation!
Are you ready to revolutionize the world of container crane automation? At ABB, we are at the forefront of transforming how shipping companies handle containers, providing reliable, swift, and cost-efficient solutions. As a key player in the industry, our Ports division specializes in cutting-edge automation and information systems for motion control across various container cranes, making us the global leader in crane systems.
As a Senior Software Developer , you will play a crucial role in our dynamic R&D teams, actively shaping the entire product development life cycle – from concept to delivery. Your primary focus will be on designing and implementing innovative software solutions to enhance crane automation.
Your responsibilities
As a Senior Developer, you’ll be part of a passionate R&D team driving innovation from concept to delivery. You’ll design and implement advanced software solutions that power the next generation of crane automation.
Development: Drive software design and implementation from concept to delivery
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with stakeholders to build aligned, high-impact solutions
Full Lifecycle Ownership: Engage in requirements, coding, testing, and continuous improvement
Champion Our Values: Promote safety, integrity, and a supportive team culture
Your Background
Degree in Computer Science (BSc/MSc) or equivalent, with 5+ years of software development experience
Strong skills in Java, C#, C++, Linux, Azure DevOps, Containers, Angular & React
Bonus: Experience in crane automation or technical leadership
As a person you are driven with an outward personality with strong customer focus and team cooperation
Fluent in Swedish and English, with a proactive mindset, customer focus, and eagerness to learn
What’s in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
We invest in our people with benefits that go beyond the basics because your future matters.
More about us
Join a company that is actively shaping the future of global port automation. As a Senior Software Developer and Product Owner, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working from our vibrant office in Västerås. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to make a significant impact in the world of crane automation, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team.
Recruiting Manager Anders Jonsson, +46724644745, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Blomqvist, +46 768 06 00 11; Ledarna: Leif Öhrberg, +46 724 64 40 16; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +46 706 44 02 85. Talent Partner: Anna Nordlund
We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is January, 11, 2026.
Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.
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Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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