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Principal AI Engineer @ ABB

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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: R&D Leader(Industrial Software)-AUEN BL What We Believe In ABB's Process Automation business area enables customers to operate some of the world's largest and most complex industrial infrastructures, helping them outrun – leaner and cleaner. We deliver automation, electrification, and digital solutions across process, hybrid, and maritime industries through advanced industrial software, AI-enabled platforms, cloud-native technologies, and analytics solutions that accelerate digital transformation and operational excellence.

Your Role and Responsibilities In this role, we are looking for an experienced Senior AI Engineer – Generative AI Platforms to join our Industrial Automation Digital Organization. The role requires a highly skilled software engineering professional with expertise in Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, cloud-native application development, and AI platform engineering. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying production-grade AI solutions while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to build secure, scalable, and intelligent enterprise applications. This role is contributing to the Process Automation – Automation Digital organization in Bangalore, India. Main stakeholders include Product Management, AI/ML Engineering, Data Science, Platform Engineering, DevOps, UX Design, Architecture, and Software Engineering teams. The work model for the role is: Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for

• Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end Generative AI applications by building LLM integrations, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, Agentic AI workflows, AI APIs, and cloud-native enterprise solutions using modern AI frameworks and engineering best practices. • Develop scalable AI platforms using Python, .NET, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native technologies, while implementing prompt engineering, evaluation frameworks, AI governance, model monitoring, responsible AI practices, and secure deployment strategies. • Collaborate with Product Management, AI/ML Engineering, Data Science, Platform Engineering, UX Design, and Software Engineering teams to define solution architectures, translate product requirements into technical implementations, and deliver reliable, high-quality AI-enabled products. • Drive engineering excellence by leveraging AI-assisted development tools, contributing to architecture standards, mentoring engineering teams, evaluating emerging AI technologies, and continuously improving software quality, developer productivity, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. • 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years designing and developing AI, Machine Learning, or Large Language Model (LLM)-based applications. • Strong programming expertise in Python and .NET, with hands-on experience developing enterprise-grade AI applications using LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Prompt Engineering, LangChain, n8n, MCP, A2A, and related AI frameworks. • Experience designing cloud-native applications using Kubernetes, containerization technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices, with strong understanding of AI application architecture, evaluation methodologies, and Agentic AI patterns. • Experience integrating AI capabilities into user-facing applications, working with frontend technologies, and utilizing AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar coding assistants. • Strong understanding of software architecture, SDLC, design patterns, cloud platforms, DevOps methodologies, AI governance, model evaluation, monitoring, and responsible AI practices. • Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in global cross-functional teams. Experience in Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Energy, Process Industries, or Digital Platforms is considered an advantage.

More About Us ABB is a leading global technology company driving the transformation of industries toward a more productive and sustainable future. The Process Automation business area automates, electrifies, and digitalizes some of the world's most complex industrial infrastructures across energy, process, hybrid, and maritime industries. Our Automation Digital organization develops next-generation AI platforms, cloud-native industrial software, intelligent automation solutions, and digital services that help customers improve operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability. By combining deep industrial expertise with advanced Artificial Intelligence, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering, ABB continues to shape the future of industrial digitalization. At ABB, you'll collaborate with global engineering teams to build enterprise-scale AI platforms, leverage cutting-edge Generative AI and Agentic AI technologies, and contribute to mission-critical software that transforms industries worldwide. We foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion where every individual is empowered to make a meaningful impact. ABB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment is subject to applicable background verification and pre-employment screening in accordance with ABB policies.

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