
Software Lead Engineer
Our Take
Software Lead Engineer at ABB Ltd in Plzen, Czechia, driving R&D and software development.
What you’ll do
- Contribute to successful project results in technology, software, product, and/or solution development
- Act as the first point of contact in R&D for specific product-related issues and maintenance
- Identify, propose, and implement innovative solutions
- Maintain recognized expertise by integrating latest developments in technologies, tools, and methodologies
- Find new ways of solving problems by following ideas, creating hypotheses, and defining validation ways
- Document work results allowing others to maintain and improve them
- Understand and initiate IP generation in specialization and participate in project IP strategy development
What they’re looking for
- Highly proficient in .NET Core/.NET Framework, C#, ASP.NET, and Entity Framework
- Strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, React or Angular, and HTML/CSS
- Strong experience with RESTful APIs, Azure DevOps
- Adept at using Visual Studio, Git, SQL Server, and Azure Cloud Services
- Comfortable working with Agile/Scrum
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Extensive knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and system integration
- B2 level or higher in Czech and English
What you get
- Flexible working hours
- Option to work from home with financial contribution
- Annual financial bonus
- 25 days of vacation
- Annual salary review
- MultiSport card
- Meal allowance
- Contribution to the benefits portal
Skills & Focus Areas
- .NET Core/.NET Framework
- C#
- ASP.NET
- Entity Framework
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- React
- Angular
- RESTful APIs
- Azure DevOps
- Visual Studio
- Git
- SQL Server
As posted by ABB Ltd
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__
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.