Principal R&D Software Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an experienced software engineer to drive innovation and excellence in software and hardware products. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong background in C/C++. Responsibilities include developing software features and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should be self-starters, capable of driving projects to completion, and must possess strong communication skills. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Flexible time off including paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of high-level programming languages.
• Can independently initiate and drive tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Unleash the value of systems and hardware through development.
• Specify, design, implement, and test software features.
• Drive software development excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

C/C++

Software design and architecture principles

Object Oriented Programming

Windows & Linux debugging tools

Unit testing

Scripting languages (e.g., Python)

Education

B.S. or M.S. in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering

Job description

Job Description

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Unleash the value of systems & hardware through development of drivers, software, or firmware.

Specify, design, implement, and test software features for new and existing products.

Drive software development excellence, continuous improvement and bring innovation into software and hardware products.

Work and interact with colleagues from other divisions such as R&D hardware, R&D software, systems R&D, manufacturing, or other business groups.

Sustain and maintain the software product in meeting both the quality and security requirements.

For This Role, You Will Need:

B.S. or M.S. in computer science, and/or computer engineering, and/or electrical engineering.

Strong understanding of computers and high-level programming languages (C/C++).

More than 10 years of experience is required.

Detailed understanding of the following concepts and principles:

Software design and architecture principles

Object Oriented Programming

Programming for hardware or systems

Computer architecture and operating system

Experience in the following areas will be an added advantage :-

• Windows & Linux debugging tools, such as WinDBG
• Unit testing
• Scripting languages such as Python

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Demonstrated ability to:

Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently

Take ownership of goals, project schedules; persistently drive tasks /projects to completion

Work effectively across groups and with global teams (e.g. USA)

English language proficiency and effective communication skills.

Can clearly and concisely communicate in English, particularly in technical conversations.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.