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As a R&D Engineer- Software, you will be responsible to contribute to design and development of embedded software in ABB robot systems. These systems are used for communication, control, sensing and interaction with human in industrial environment in Robotics & Discrete Automation Business Area, in Shanghai, China.

Reporting to the R&D Project Manager, you will be fully integrated into agile development process. Your role and responsibilities are defined by both needs in your expertise and the team backlog according to business priorities.

Your responsibilities

• Writing well structured, testable, efficient, and maintainable code
• Building embedded software/firmware for robot control system
• Supporting robot application software development
• Supporting system integration and validation
• Analyzing and enhancing efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources
• Developing software tests and continuous integration
• Documentation of software design and products

Your background

• 3+ years of experience in software/firmware development
• Experience in developing device drivers, excellent C/C++ coding skills and safety software development and Testing
• Strong build, debug, and test skills in C/C++
• Fluency in professional English communication
• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, or equivalent degree with necessary expertise in the mentioned areas
• Must have problem solving ability, time management and teamwork skills and a positive attitude to work, engagement in the tasks and result-orientated
• Experience with RTOS/VxWorks or bare-metal embedded development and sound Knowledge of industry robot system, python, C# or JavaScript