R&D Senior Software Group Manager

Emerson Electric; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team in developing cutting-edge software and driver solutions. This role involves managing projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring collaboration across departments, driving innovation and delivering project success in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible time-off plans

Paid parental leave

Competitive medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as a software engineer.
• 1-2 years of experience managing a team.
• Demonstrated understanding of software and hardware architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to develop drivers and software.
• Manage projects from conception to delivery.
• Mentor and grow team members' careers.

Skills

C

C++

Object-Oriented Programming

Agile project management

Waterfall project management

Python

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electronics Engineering

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Job description

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead a team of 6-10 engineers to unleash the value of systems & hardware through development of drivers & software.
• Lead the team to achieve business objectives through delivering software features and resolving customer issues.
• Manage projects from conception to delivery by driving project schedules through both direct ownership and delegation to team members.
• Collaborate with other departments (Hardware, Software, Support, Manufacturing) to ensure customer success and pursue opportunity-based projects.
• Interact with technical leaders, managers & product managers to define, direct, and execute on the evolution of software and hardware strategy.
• Mentor, develop and grow the career of team members.
• Effectively communicate with all product-line stakeholders including upper management.

Who You Are: You demonstrate strong initiative in challenging situations and excel at recognizing and acting on opportunities. You streamline tasks and build efficient workflows. You develop clear plans and allocate resources effectively. Your communication is adaptable, aligning content and style to suit various audiences, and you adjust quickly to changing circumstances. For This Role, You Will Need:

• B.S. or M.S. in electronics engineering, computer science, or computer engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience as a software engineer, plus 1-2 years of experience managing a team.
• Demonstrated understanding with the following technologies:
  • C, C++ and Object-Oriented Programming.
  • Programming for hardware & systems.
  • Computer software and hardware architecture.
  • Agile and waterfall project management tools.
  • Scripting languages such as Python.
• Experience in the following areas will be an added advantage:
  • Device driver development and Linux.
  • Understanding of PC bus interfaces such as PCI, PCIe, SMBus, etc.
  • Controller, computer or motherboard development experience.
• Experience in leading the team to deliver to project specs and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Clear and effective communication. Excels at conveying and presenting messages at the appropriate level of detail within a team/function/department.
• Strong sense of ownership. Effective in collaborating beyond department boundaries.
• Skilled in managing people, setting goals, mentoring/growing team members, encouraging a positive work environment, conducting job interviews.

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.