R&D Software/Firmware Engineer

Keysight Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anite in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an experienced firmware/embedded software engineer to design, develop and validate embedded application software and firmware for our control systems. You will work in an Agile team, debug issues, and deliver robust real-time solutions for diverse product families.

Applicants should have a strong background in C/C++, Python, RTOS (VxWorks/uCOS/Linux) and experience with board bring-up, schematics, and cross-platform toolchains. Knowledge of Qt/QML is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical, Software or Computer Science.
• Fluency in C, C++ and Python, with embedded software experience.
• Experience in RTOS-based embedded systems and reading datasheets/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and debug embedded firmware for controls and systems.
• Solve complex customer application issues and translate concepts into structured projects.
• Deliver high-quality firmware within Agile teams and support post-ship needs.

Skills

C

C++

Python

RTOS (VxWorks/Ucos/Linux)

x86/ARM

Datasheet reading

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Qt/QML

Yocto Linux

Cross-compilation

Job description

• 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.
• 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 typically 8+ years of experience in related industry.
• Demonstrable fluency in, but not limited to, C, C++, Python
• Passion and experience in software design and development in embedded systems using real-time OS such as VxWorks, uCOS, and embedded Linux.
• 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, SPI, UART etc).
• Experience in USB and LAN protocols.
• Experience in low level driver development
• Results-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Pro-active team member and good interpersonal skills.

The following skillset would be an advantage:

• Ability to learn and understand Assembly Language
• 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