R&D Software/Firmware Engineer

Keysight Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks senior firmware/embedded software engineers to design, develop, test and debug embedded firmware for real-time control systems. You will work on complex issues, translate concepts into structured projects across multiple products, and contribute to post-ship maintenance within an Agile team.

The role requires 8+ years in embedded software with C/C++, Python, and RTOS such as VxWorks or uCOS, plus knowledge of ARM/x86 architectures and board

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science with 8+ years of experience in related industry.
• Fluency in C, C++, Python.
• Experience in embedded systems with real-time OS such as VxWorks, uCOS, and embedded Linux.
• Knowledge of computer architecture (x86, ARM).
• Ability to read datasheets and schematics.
• Experience in board bring-up and validation.
• Experience with standard bus interfaces (I2C, PCIe, SPI, UART, etc).
• Experience with USB and LAN protocols.
• Experience in low-level driver development.
• Results-oriented with proactive teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and debug embedded application software and firmware for real-time controls.
• Solve complex and high-impact design problems including customer application issues.
• Translate broad concepts into structured projects spanning multiple products or tech families.
• Deliver high-quality firmware as part of an Agile development team.
• Debug issues and produce robust code; maintain and support products post-ship.
• Monitor industry trends and apply relevant technologies.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Software/CS

Tools

VxWorks

uCOS

Embedded Linux

Qt/QML

Yocto

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