Application Software Developer (AI)

About the role

This Application Software Developer (AI) position sits within ABB's Robotics business, which is preparing for its acquisition by SoftBank Group, a technology group focused on AI, robotics and next-generation computing. The role reports to the R&D Team Lead and involves building software for industrial automation and robotic applications.

Key responsibilities

• Follow ABB agile development processes and take part in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements clarification through development, testing and release.
• Develop and maintain software features and business logic using C#, Python and related technologies.
• Perform functional testing, troubleshoot issues and fix defects to ensure product quality.
• Work with global development teams, especially frontend application teams, on integration and end-to-end testing.
• Support customer pilot projects for new products and features, collect feedback and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to AI-enabled and robotic application solutions for industrial automation scenarios.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in software development, robotics, AI, automation or related technical fields.
• Basic understanding of industrial robotic applications such as painting, welding, grinding, machine tending, assembly or material handling.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills, and a passion for learning new technologies.

Required skills

• C# and Python
• Hands-on experience in LLMs, Agentic AI, computer vision, machine learning or embodied AI is a plus.