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Design Manager
We are looking for a technically experienced Senior Software Developer, who is passionate, open-minded, customer oriented and innovative to join our team at ABB Oy, Drives unit, located in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki. The right person has strong technical expertise and passion for creating scalable, maintainable embedded systems
The work model for the role is: #LI-hybrid
Your role and responsibilities
You'll join a highly experienced team developing software for the ABB industrial drives. You'll contribute to the feature development and deliver high-quality solutions for demanding applications worldwide. In this role you can grow into making architecture design and decisions. Your role also include:
Analyze technical requirements and accordingly design and develop embedded software modules for the new and existing generation of Industrial drives
Execute assigned software design and development activities with focus on building efficient, maintainable, and scalable solutions in accordance with ABB’s quality standards, processes, guidelines and architectural vision
Play an active role in the entire software development lifecycle – from requirements analysis, design, and coding to verification, test automation and maintenance
Keeping up to date with technologies, tools and methods, and implementing initiatives to improve the SW design and eradicate technical debt
Qualifications for the role
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Software, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field
Excellent C++ programming skills and proven knowledge in RTOS and Object-Oriented programming is a must
Hands-on experience in developing maintainable and scalable software is essential
Hands-on experience in working with GIT, Python, Jenkins and build tools is relevant
Expertise in embedded firmware development using Agile methodologies is essential
Experience in Cyber Security is an advantage
Knowledge in Digital/Power Electronics, Control Software and Architecture development is an advantage
You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Finnish proficiency is an advantage
More about us
ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.
Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model.
For more information, please contact Jani Kettunen, tel. +358 40 485 4420 on Fridays (Nov 28th & Dec 5th) 14-15 Finnish time.
Interested in joining the crew? Please apply for this position by December 9, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application.
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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