Expression of Interest: R&D Firmware Engineer

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in technology solutions seeks an experienced firmware/embedded software engineer in Malaysia, Penang. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and debugging embedded software while collaborating in an Agile team. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of industry experience and strong skills in C/C++, Python, and real-time operating systems. Candidates should be results-oriented with excellent communication abilities in English. This position is part of a vibrant technology culture at a company dedicated to innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in related industry.
• Fluency in C, C++, Python, Assembly languages.
• Experience in software design and development in embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software/firmware.
• Solve complex design problems and customer application issues.
• Deliver high-quality firmware for real-time embedded products.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Assembly languages

Embedded systems development

Real-time OS (VxWorks, uCOS)

Embedded Linux

Board bring-up

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Embedded Yocto Linux

Qt/QML

AI/ML technologies

Job description

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Firmware/embedded software engineers design, develop, test and debug embedded application software and/or firmware that will drive controls and control systems for company products
• Solves complex and high impact design and development problems including customer application issues of varying scope and complexity.
• Uses product and customer applications knowledge to determine, define, develop and validate design concepts and methods.
• Solves complex, high impact design/ development problems
• Reduces broad concepts, business strategies into structured projects that span more than one product or technology family
• Deliver high-quality, well-designed firmware for real-time embedded products as a member of an Agile development team
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
• Maintain and support products post ship
• Monitors industry trends for technological evolutions and leverages appropriate technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science with 8+ years of experience in related industry.
• Demonstrable fluency in, but not limited to, C, C++, Python, Assembly languages.
• Passion and experience in software design and development in embedded systems using real-time OS such as VxWorks, uCOS, and embedded Linux.
• Experience in development using latest Web technologies.
• Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM.
• Knowledge in reading datasheets and schematics.
• Experience in board bring-up and validation.
• Experience with standard bus interfaces (I2C, PCIe, UART, USB).
• Results-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Pro-active team member and good interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills in English.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Proficiency in embedded Yocto Linux
• Familiarity in Qt/QML development for GUI
• Knowledge in AI/ML algorithms and technologies
• Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.