Lead Software Quality Engineer

Motorola Solutions; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Penang is seeking a Lead Software Quality Engineer to drive software quality practices across the development lifecycle. This role involves collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and global quality teams to enhance product reliability and prevent defects.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Software or related fields and have over 5 years of experience in software quality, analytical skills, and Agile methodologies. Join us in our mission for a safer world.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in software development, testing, or software quality.
• Strong understanding of software quality processes and defect analysis.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive software quality practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Lead root cause analysis of software defects and drive corrective actions.
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Software quality processes

Defect analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Six Sigma or Quality certification

Job description

## Lead Software Quality EngineerApplylocations: Penang, Malaysiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R65129## **Company Overview**At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.## **Department Overview**The Supply Chain, Procurement and Quality organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world. Our purpose is to deliver exceptional value and customer experience through agility, speed, quality and collaboration. We plan what products and services are needed, source efficiently and ethically from a diverse supply base, launch new products, make and deliver solutions on time, and exceed customer expectations through outstanding quality, service and support. We are a central point in our efforts to bring value, quality and lead technology innovation. In this role, you will work closely with our software development teams to establish and enhance quality assurance processes, ensuring high-quality hardware and software products. You will contribute significantly to frontloading quality efforts and conduct thorough software code review analyses to prevent defect leakage. The Quality Team is a highly motivated team that enables business while finding the right balance between customer satisfaction, cost and risk. Our mission is to proactively assess, and mitigate risk to protect our customers and safeguard the business from quality disruptions. We are a customer focused team designed to bring value, help lead innovations and drive quality within the company.## Job Description**Job Description** The Software Quality Lead supports Motorola LMR products and reports to the Sr. Manager of Software Quality. This role drives software quality practices across the software development lifecycle and works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and global quality teams to prevent defects and improve product reliability. **Key responsibilities include:** - Drive software quality practices across the software development lifecycle (SDLC) - Lead root cause analysis of software defects and drive corrective actions - Facilitate DFMEA and design reviews to prevent defect leakage - Define and monitor software quality metrics and analyze defect trends - Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives - Partner with engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations to ensure product quality and release readiness - Support manufacturing quality investigations related to software and system-level issues - Represent the Malaysia site in software quality reviews and leadership updates - Ensure compliance with ISO and telecom quality standards## Basic Requirements-Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (Master’s preferred) **- 5+ years experience in software development, testing, or software quality** - Strong understanding of software quality processes and defect analysis - Comfortable working with manufacturing quality teams and supporting factory investigations **- Experience working in Agile development environments** - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills - Experience in telecom, mission-critical systems, or LMR products preferred **- Six Sigma or Quality certification required**## Travel RequirementsUnder 10%## Relocation ProvidedNone## Position TypeExperienced## Referral Payment PlanNo***EEO Statement***Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.