Associate Software Engineer

Celestica; Penang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an Associate Engineer, Software. This role focuses on developing, debugging, and maintaining software applications primarily in Linux environments. You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to create diagnostic tools and drivers. Candidates with a Bachelor’s in relevant fields and programming experience in C, Shell scripting, and Python are preferred. This position is open to fresh graduates, offering an excellent opportunity to grow in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the Linux operating system.
• Preference for experience in Linux driver development.
• Ownership and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop diagnostic tools within the Linux environment.
• Assist with manufacturing production line support.
• Design and develop Device Drivers for peripherals.
• Develop Board Support Packages and Hardware Abstraction Layers.
• Cooperate with test teams to solve technical problems.
• Adhere to the software development process.
• Deliver design specifications and documentation.

Skills

Programming in C

Shell scripting

Python

Linux operating system

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Summary

The Associate Engineer, Software, supports the development, debugging, and maintenance of code for systems and equipment applications. Focusing primarily on Linux-based environments, this role involves creating diagnostic tools, drivers, and Board Support Packages (BSP). The Associate Engineer works closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure software acts as a robust bridge between hardware and application layers. This position follows established software development processes to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Detailed Description (Key Responsibilities)

• Develop diagnostic (DIAG) tools within the Linux system environment according to product definitions.
• Assist with manufacturing production line support and cooperate in troubleshooting and resolving production issues.
• Design and develop Device Drivers for various peripherals, including NIC, SPI, I2C, UART, CPLD, and FPGA.
• Develop Board Support Packages (BSP), Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL), and Applications based on Debian, CentOS, Embedded Linux, and other standard Linux distributions.
• Cooperate with cross-functional development and test teams to analyze and solve technical problems.
• Adhere to the software development process to ensure software is released on schedule.
• Deliver DIAG/BSP design specifications and other related technical documentation.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of the Linux operating system. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in Linux driver development.
• Programming proficiency in C, Shell scripting, and Python.
• Demonstrated sense of ownership and eagerness to learn and grow.

Typical Experience

• 0 to 3 years of experience (Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Prior internship or experience in a software engineering role is a plus.