FW developer for real time applications

Take your next career step at ABB E-mobility with a global team that is helping our customers electrify mobility by delivering a seamless, flexible, efficient charging infrastructure. ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology with a strong R D pipeline and an unparalleled global reach. With our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – we are actively enabling the future of e-mobility, not just predicting it. The exciting developments within this sector perfectly align with our Mission to Zero initiative, aiming to support cleaner and greener communities for all.

For ABB E- Mobility Technology Center located in San Giovanni Valdarno, we are looking for a Firmware Developer for our R D organization. The profile will design/develop the control software of our power converts connected to the medium/low voltage grid for electrical vehicle charging applications. The profile will face the most interesting technical challenges in the field, building converters in the range of 10KW-1000KW using modern converter topologies and integrating them with the Charger Operating System. Your workflow will be part of the ABB gate model development process where you’ ll work in an Agile way with the entire product development team.

Your Responsibilities

In this role your main accountabilities will be:




• Participate in the definition of next generation electric vehicle chargers


• Design and development of embedded software in MC Us and/or Application processors for complex system level management, communication, or power converters


• Support the HW team and the testing engineers during the power modules development



Your background




• A master’s degree in Electronic/ Electrical Engineering, Informatics, Computer Science



• Strong knowledge of Embedded Systems and FW development and on the most common industrial communication protocol


• Knowledge about ISO 15118-20 and OCPP communication standards would be nice to have


• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python Familiarity with Linux is a plus


• Strong plus is knowledge about FreeRTOS



• At least 3-5 years of experience in a medium-high range company focus on products design and production as FW engineer preferably for power electronics applications


• Expert user of common tools and practices used in software development ( Git and collaboration environments, compilers and debugging tools).


• Ability to use standard laboratory equipment.


• A clear verbal communicator in English and, preferably, in Italian.


• Problem solving skills. Comfortable in a Start-up mindset inserted in a global strong company. Team working skills in an international context. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, agile team, with proven experience in product design and development


What’s in it for you?

Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our fast growth. You will have the accountability to own your part in enabling a future of sustainable and efficient mobility. You can also count on a competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world. Our individual differences make us successful.

About ABB E- Mobility

ABB E-mobility is a world leader in EV charging technology and a partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OE Ms and nationwide EV charging network operators. With a strong R D pipeline, our robust product portfolio of innovative holistic solutions – from grid to charge point and domestic installations to large fleet depots – means we are actively enabling the future of E- Mobility, not just predicting it.