R-D Software-Firmware Engineer

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

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang/Bayan Lepas seeks an experienced firmware engineer to design, develop, test and maintain embedded software for real-time control systems in a multi-disciplinary team. You will tackle complex issues from customer applications to product integration across multiple platforms, using C/C++, Python and RTOS environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, debugging, and delivering high-quality firmware for cutting-edge electronic design and test solutions, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science with typically 8+ years of experience.
• Fluency in C, C++, Python or related languages.
• Experience designing and developing embedded software for real-time systems.
• Knowledge of x86/ARM architectures and reading datasheets/schematics.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Solves complex, high impact design/ development problems.
• 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.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Embedded systems

RTOS (VxWorks/uCOS/Linux)

x86/ARM

Reading datasheets

Board bring-up

I2C/PCIe/SPI/UART

USB/LAN protocols

Low-level driver development

Yocto Linux

Qt/QML

Cross-compilation tools

Education

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

Tools

VxWorks

uCOS

embedded Linux

Qt

Yocto

Job description

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Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Solves complex, high impact design/ development problems.
• 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
• Experience in development using latest Web technologies.
• Results-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Pro-active team member and good interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills in English.

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

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