R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer, Software (4/7/2025)

Location: Bangalore

What you will do

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technologies just as we are?  Join us at Johnson Controls as R&D Engineer, and drive new technologies within Johnson Controls!  This position requires a broad set of skills and experience with the discovery, development, application and testing of Generative AI and software technologies.

In this role, you will work on innovative projects that leverage AI/GenAI, data science, and cloud computing to create intelligent systems and operational efficiencies as well as enable data-driven decision-making.

At Johnson Controls, we are developing the next generation of smart and connected solutions for buildings. With our range of systems and digital solutions, we make buildings smarter, safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and ultimately more sustainable.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled R&D Engineer with experience in Programming and passion to learn Generative AI to join our dynamic and innovative team.

Responsibilities:

• Innovate and implement cutting-edge Generative AI and product solutions for novel use cases in operations and product.
• Collaborate with R&D leadership and engineering teams to design and execute R&D projects, including prototypes and proofs of concept.
• Stay current with Generative AI trends and emerging technologies, applying insights to real-world challenges with reliable approaches.
• Critically evaluate technology options.
• Assess and communicate system implications (cost, performance) and propose solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, science, or engineering.
• 2+ years of hands on programming experience in typed language (Must have: one general purpose programming language like Python Typed, C#,Java,  Javascript etc.).
• Proficiency with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of OOPS, and optionally design patterns.
• Should have developed and understands REST APIs.
• Has deployed APIs in cloud.
• Strong software development skills and familiarity with commercial/open-source cloud technologies.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong presentation skills for engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for data-driven intelligent systems.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of driving projects independently.
• Passion for learning new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in AI, ML, or a related field.
• Experience in tech/product-driven environments or startups.
• Expertise in rapid prototyping, cloud/edge technologies, and IoT.
• Knowledge of Generative AI, including hands-on experience with models, prompt engineering, RAG, and vector databases in platforms like Azure or AWS.

Who we are

At Johnson Controls, we’re crafting the future to build a world that’s safe, comfortable, and balanced. Our distributed team builds innovative, coordinated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works, and plays. The future requires bold ideas, an ambitious mind-set and teamwork across boundaries. We believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion, getting comfortable with having crucial conversations, and valuing different perspectives, we will be one of the most desirable places to work.