Lead Engineer Application Control Platform

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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.  By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

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Your Role and Responsibilities

Shape ABB’s next-generation orchestration platform for AI-driven robotics.
As Lead Engineer, you will design and implement modular, high-performance software that connects robotic motion, perception, and intelligence—accelerating ABB’s journey toward Physical AI. This is your chance to combine deep software engineering expertise with real-world robotics and deliver intelligent, safe, and collaborative automation solutions across ABB’s global portfolio.

Your Impact

• Lead the development of ABB’s Application Control Platform (ACP), translating architecture into scalable, reliable, and high-quality software.
• Create documented APIs and SDKs for seamless integration with ACP services and robotic orchestration capabilities.
• Collaborate globally with R&D teams in AI, Vision, Cloud, Robotics, and UX to enable digital twins, edge computing, and secure cloud connectivity.
• Ensure platform reliability and security through automated testing, CI/CD, and compliance with ABB’s cybersecurity standards.
• Mentor developers and drive innovation, introducing technologies that enhance performance, maintainability, and visualization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience in Computer Science, Robotics, or Software Engineering.
• Strong understanding of robotics frameworks, perception pipelines, and closed-loop control systems.
• Proven ability to translate high-level architecture into production-grade implementations.
• Hands-on experience with APIs, SDKs, UX/UI-compliant design, and automated deployments.
• Proficient in C#, C++, Python, and Linux; experience with ROS2 is a plus.
• Familiarity with ABB’s RAPID environment and RobotStudio Add-In development (or willingness to learn).
• Solid grasp of cybersecurity principles and open-source compliance.
• Excellent communication skills and a global mindset.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.

Why Join ABB?

• Work on cutting-edge robotics and AI orchestration.
• Collaborate with world-class experts in a global environment.
• Drive innovation that shapes the future of adaptive, data-driven robotics.
• Enjoy a culture of mentorship, growth, and impact.

More about us

ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation Business area provides robotics, and machine and factory automation including products, software, solutions and services. Revenues are generated both from direct sales to end users as well as from indirect sales mainly through system integrators and machine builders. www.abb.com/robotics

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