ABB
ABB

Senior Software Engineer and AI

RoleEngineering
LevelSenior
LocationCastanares, Burgos, Spain
WorkHybrid
TypeFull-time
Posted1 day ago
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About the role

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

R&D Team Lead:

Your Role and Responsibilities

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.

Main stakeholders are Product Owners, QA teams, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional development teams.

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

- Work model: #

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems using C# and .NET, including high-performance APIs, distributed services, and database optimization.
  • Implementing real-time and event-driven architectures using messaging technologies such as MQTT and AMQP, ensuring system scalability and reliability.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams while contributing to AI-driven development, leveraging coding agents, and participating in code reviews and technical decision-making.
  • Troubleshooting complex system issues, managing tasks and improvements in Jira, and actively participating in Agile ceremonies (planning, reviews, retrospectives).

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

  • You are highly skilled in C#, .NET ecosystem, distributed systems, REST APIs, and messaging technologies (MQTT, AMQP) within the software engineering and AI-driven development sector
  • You have 5+ years of experience in backend software development, building scalable and high-performance systems
  • Possess an enhanced knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, SQL databases, and performance optimization
  • You are innovative around problem-solving, system design, and continuous improvement, with a strong interest in AI-driven development workflows
  • Proven experience of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • You are at ease communicating in Spanish (written and spoken)and English (written and spoken) in an international environment

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.

Benefits

From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

  • 🏡 Home Office Flexibility: Work from wherever suits you best thanks to our flexible remote work options.

  • 📱 Company Mobile Phone: Stay connected with a corporate phone – no need to mix work and personal calls.

  • 🅿️ Employee Parking: We’ve got employee parking so you can start your day stress-free!

  • 💻 Benefits Platform: Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on everything from tech to travel through our employee benefits portal.

  • 🎓 Learning & Training: Take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities grow, upskill, and move forward in your career.

  • 🚀 Career Development: Expect plenty of chances to advance your career internally with our Open Job Market, with support to explore new roles and take on exciting challenges!

  • 🕓 Flexible Work Practices: We get that life happens – we support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

  • 💚 Wellbeing Program: From mental health support to wellness activities, we’ve got your back—mind and body.

More about us

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com

At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, generations, etc. Together, we are embarking in a journey where each one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

Call to Action

Guide the future. This is where innovation accelerates, industries are reimagined, and your impact powers the world ahead. Run What Runs the World.

#ABBCareers

#RunwithABB

#Runwhatrunstheworld

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.

Benefits and perks

Remote Work

Flexible Hours

Learning Budget

Home Office Setup

Mental Health Support

Wellness Programs

Required skills

Backend development

Software engineering

System design

Scalability

R&D collaboration

About ABB

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