Software Lead Engineer

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:

Team Leader

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to successful project results in technology, software, product, and/or solution development, as well as associated Intellectual Property (IP). Each day, you will act as the first point of contact in Research and Development for specific product-related issues and maintenance. You will also showcase your expertise by identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Maintaining recognized expertise in a specific area by integrating the latest developments in technologies, tools, and methodologies into your work.
• Finding new ways of solving problems by following your ideas, creating hypotheses, and defining ways to validate them.
• Documenting work results (like findings, designs, or software), allowing others to maintain and improve them.
• Understanding and initiating IP generation in your area of specialization and participating in the project IP strategy development.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly proficient in .NET Core/.NET Framework, C#, ASP.NET, and Entity Framework for backend development, as well as JavaScript/TypeScript, React or Angular, and HTML/CSS for frontend development. You have strong experience with RESTful APIs, Azure DevOps, and thrive in the dynamic environment of full stack software development.
• You are adept at using Visual Studio, Git, SQL Server, and Azure Cloud Services, and you are comfortable working with modern development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum.
• You are passionate about problem-solving, clean code principles, and mentoring junior developers. You bring innovation to team collaboration, continuous improvement, and software architecture, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions.
• You hold a Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with extensive knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and system integration. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a strong plus.
• You are at ease communicating in Czech and English (B2 level or higher), enabling effective collaboration in an international team environment.

What's in it for you?

Impactful Work: Contribute to cutting-edge R&D projects that shape the future of industrial automation, energy efficiency, and digital transformation across global industries.
Innovation Culture: Be part of a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, agile development, and innovation, with opportunities to influence architecture and technical direction.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Option to work from home (Home Office) with a financial contribution
• Annual financial bonus
• 25 days of vacation
• Annual salary review
• Opportunity for further career growth in the Czech Republic and worldwide
• MultiSport card
• Meal allowance
• Contribution to the benefits portal (2-3% of monthly salary)
• Referral bonus for recommending a new employee
• Opportunity for education – internal/external professional courses, language courses, and conferences
• Company events (Christmas party, team buildings, family days, and more)
• Assistance line – professional psychological counseling
• Additional leave for extraordinary life events and support for expectant parents
• Office with good transport accessibility
• Accident insurance
• Discounts on ABB electrical installation materials
• Discounts with our partners (electronics, gastronomy, car purchases, train travel, etc.)

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.

About Us

Why ABB
Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We care
At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger.
ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We grow
We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB.
Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

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