Embedded Software Engineer

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

Job summary

ThunderSoft in Penang, Malaysia, seeks software developers to implement new features and enhance products. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field and strong programming skills in C/C++. With 5-9 years of software development experience, you will coordinate development phases and ensure software quality.

The role requires strong analytical skills, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in software development preferred.
• Experience with real-time embedded software for devices is an advantage.
• Strong awareness of software quality standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement new features and enhance existing ones for products.
• Participate in all phases of product development.
• Analyze software requirements to ensure feasibility.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Agile / Scrum methodologies

Real-time embedded software development

Debugging skills

Knowledge of LTE/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

Implement new features and enhance existing ones for our products.

• Participate in all phases of product development: requirements definition, design, implementation, and testing.
• Analyze software requirements to ensure feasibility within quality, time, and cost constraints.
• Coordinate and contribute to software design and code reviews.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests.
• Collaborate with front-end and test teams to ensure successful feature deployment.
• Work effectively in inter-group and intra-group teamwork across a multi-site global development environment.
• Deliver project outcomes within dynamic timelines.
• Adhere to team performance and quality metrics.
• Collect and analyze data impacting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Contribute to intellectual property development for the company.
• Drive improvements in existing software development processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 5-9 years of experience in software development preferred.
• Experience in real-time embedded software development for communication devices or consumer products is an advantage.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Knowledge or experience with any of LTE / Bluetooth / Wi-FI/ Locations /Audio specifications is a plus.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively (both verbal and written) across functional teams.
• Strong awareness of software quality standards and best practices in development.
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Flexibility to accommodate short-notice work arrangements based on project or business needs.
• Attention to detail with a focus on reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
• Capability to leverage AI-assisted tools and workflows in software development is a plus.