Embedded Linux Software Engineer - Onsite Penang

Sapphire Stream Technology; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Stream Technology in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is seeking low- to mid-level embedded developers with a Linux background. The role involves designing and developing embedded software for two-way radios, participating in the full SDLC, and collaborating across hardware, test, and software teams.

Proficiency in C/C++/C#, RTOS, and BSP/device drivers is required. The candidate will also help write clean code, perform reviews, run tests, and optimize performance while adhering to agile practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in C/C++/C# and OOP principles.
• 3–7 years of experience in software development preferred.
• Strong Linux background for embedded systems.
• Experience with board bring-up, BSP, device drivers, bootloader, memory management, and hardware/software integration.
• Hands-on RTOS and embedded software development experience.
• Familiarity with AI-based coding tools (e.g., CoPilot).
• Open to occasional short-notice work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products and software features for two-way radios.
• Carry out SDLC activities from analysis to deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware, test, and front-end teams for proper integration.
• Write clean, documented C/C++ code for embedded systems.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure quality.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests.
• Debug and troubleshoot embedded software issues using appropriate tools.
• Monitor KPIs and contribute to team performance.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++/C#

OOP concepts

RTOS

Hardware-software integration

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

BSP

Device drivers

SPI/I2C/UART

Toolchains

CoPilot AI coding tools

Job description

Sapphire Stream Technology in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is seeking low- to mid-level embedded developers with a Linux background. The role involves designing and developing embedded software for two-way radios, participating in the full SDLC, and collaborating across hardware, test, and software teams.

Proficiency in C/C++/C#, RTOS, and BSP/device drivers is required. The candidate will also help write clean code, perform reviews, run tests, and optimize performance while adhering to agile practices.