This position reports to:
Analytical R&D Manager

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ABB's success with technology, software, product, and system development. Each day, you will identify and implement innovative solutions to relevant problems. You will also showcase your expertise by providing ideas and by being able to work both independently and as a part of a Research & Development (R&D) team.

The work model for the role is: Onsite in Bartlesville, OK. #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for microcontrollers and Linux-based products.
• Implement and troubleshoot firmware, device interfaces, and communication protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable product features.
• Support software verification, debugging, and continuous product improvement.
• Maintain existing software and test infrastructure.
• Align with assigned lead (time, cost, quality) and complete project deliverables.
• Demonstrate sound understanding and usages of R&D processes and tools.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 1-3 years of embedded software development experience through industry, internships, or academic projects
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time
• software concepts.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US permanently.

Preferred

• Experience with Python scripting
• Exposure to ARM Cortex-M/Cortex-A platforms (STM32,NXP, Renesas, or similar).
• Exposure to FreeRTOS, Yocto, Buildroot, or cross-compilation toolchains.
• Experience with common communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C,CAN, Ethernet, or TCP/IP.
• Familiarity with embedded debugging tools such as JTAG, GDB,oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers.
• Experience using source control systems such as Git.

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.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

• Vision benefit

• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums

• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid

• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.

• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.