Principal Software Engineer

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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Lead technical product and architecture for PKIaaS and device identity services. Define roadmap, translate security/regulatory needs into designs, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable, secure certificate lifecycle and provisioning solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

Lead Technology Product 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 offer a broad range of automation, electrification and digital solutions for process, hybrid and maritime industries, including industry-specific integrated control and software as well as measurement and analytics solutions and services.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a systems thinker and a bridge between identifying the functional product requirements and the corresponding ways to build and competitively position the software modules, applications, sub systems, and platforms. Each day, you will provide technical       product leadership and hands‑on guidance across the full lifecycle of our cybersecurity and PKIaaS offerings by translating the product roadmap into actionable steps to develop platform component and/or individual application in collaboration with software engineers, designers, developers, and architect. You will also showcase your expertise by demonstrating a strong understanding and technical expertise in all aspects of software engineering

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Automation Digital in Bangalore.

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Owned product vision, roadmap, and backlog for PKIaaS, device identity, and certificate lifecycle services, aligning business needs with technical feasibility

  • Led architecture and design decisions across PKI, certificate enrollment (SCEP/EST/APIs), TPM integration, Factory Proxy, and secure provisioning workflows

  • Translated customer, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements into technical specs while mentoring engineers and driving secure SDLC practices

  • Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver scalable, compliant PKI services, while handling escalations and driving adoption of new security technologies

Qualifications for the role:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years in software engineering, cybersecurity, or platform engineering

  • Strong expertise in PKI and cybersecurity, including X.509, TLS, TCP/IP, and certificate lifecycle management

  • Hands-on experience with device identity (IDevID/LDevID), certificate-based authentication, and secure IoT/edge onboarding

  • Proficient in SCEP, EST, REST-based certificate APIs, OpenSSL, and public key cryptography over HTTP/HTTPS

  • Deep knowledge of TPM, secure key storage, secure boot, and hardware-backed cryptographic identity

  • Experience architecting and scaling cloud/platform services (Kubernetes, containers, secure APIs) with ownership of roadmap and execution

  • Strong stakeholder communication skills with the ability to influence across engineering, security, and business teams; familiarity with IEEE 802.1AR and automated provisioning is a plus

More about us

Our R&D engineers and scientists develop breakthrough technologies and products that change the way the world works and industries do business. We consistently explore new boundaries in technology, while retaining our focus on delivering solid returns for our customers and shareholders

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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years in software engineering, cybersecurity, or platform engineering
  • Strong expertise in PKI, including X.509, TLS, TCP/IP, and certificate lifecycle management
  • Hands-on experience with device identity (IDevID/LDevID), certificate-based authentication, and secure IoT/edge onboarding
  • Proficiency with SCEP, EST, REST-based certificate APIs, OpenSSL, and public key cryptography over HTTP/HTTPS
  • Deep knowledge of TPM, secure key storage, secure boot, and hardware-backed cryptographic identity
  • Experience architecting and scaling cloud/platform services (Kubernetes, containers, secure APIs) with roadmap ownership and execution
  • Strong stakeholder communication and ability to influence engineering, security, and business teams
  • Familiarity with IEEE 802.1AR and automated provisioning

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Zürich
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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