Senior Backend Software Engineer

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and implementing server-side architecture for a conversational AI chatbot, specifically integrating third-party APIs and ensuring a seamless user experience. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Python and TypeScript, be autonomous, and eager to adopt new technologies. This position champions innovation in AI and requires solid knowledge of cloud platforms, containerization, and database management.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python for AI/Data handling.
• Competent in TypeScript for Node.js/Server-side logic.
• Practical understanding of how LLMs work.
• Expert-level knowledge of Git.
• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust, scalable APIs using Python and TypeScript.
• Integrate third-party LLM APIs into the application logic.
• Refine and optimize system prompts.
• Maintain clean code architecture.
• Manage code versioning and deployment pipelines.
• Implement best practices for data security and compliance.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

LLM Integration

RESTful API Development

SQL

NoSQL

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor/ Master/ PhD in Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenAI APIs

Job description

Overview

is at 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.

Our 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

We are seeking a self‑motivated Backend Engineer to join the Eggplant Generator team and help develop an intelligent chatbot solution. In this role, you will design and implement the server‑side architecture that powers our conversational AI, working at the intersection of traditional backend engineering and modern AI technologies.

Beyond writing code, you will craft and optimize prompts, integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), and ensure a seamless, high‑quality user experience. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in an autonomous environment, enjoys continuous learning, and is eager to explore and adopt new technologies as part of their daily work.

• Backend Development: Design and build robust, scalable APIs using Python and TypeScript.
• AI Integration: Integrate third‑party LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) into the application logic.
• Prompt Engineering: Refine and optimize system prompts to ensure high‑quality, accurate, and safe chatbot responses.
• System Architecture: Maintain clean code architecture and ensure efficient database interactions.
• DevOps: Manage code versioning and deployment pipelines.
• Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for data security, privacy, and compliance in all backend operations.
• Collaboration: Work independently to translate business requirements into technical solutions with minimal hand‑holding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/ Master/ PhD in Computer Engineering/Computer Science
• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in Python (for AI/Data handling) and competent in TypeScript (for Node.js/Server‑side logic).
• AI & ML Familiarity: Practical understanding of how LLMs work. Experience with Prompt Engineering (context windows, temperature, few‑shot prompting).
• Version Control: Expert‑level knowledge of Git (branching strategies, merge conflict resolution, PR workflows).
• API Development: Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Database: Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL) or NoSQL (Vector Databases).

Soft Skills

• Autonomous: A self‑starter, don't wait for permission to fix a bug or research a new solution.
• Fast Learner: The AI landscape changes weekly. Must be willing to read documentation and learn new tools on the fly.
• Team Player: Maintain a positive attitude, communicate clearly.
• Problem Solver: Focus on solutions, not just identifying problems.

Additional Requirements

• Containerization: Experience using Docker to containerize applications for consistent environments.
• Orchestration: Knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) for managing and scaling containers.
• Cloud Services: Understanding of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• LangChain/LlamaIndex: Experience with AI orchestration frameworks is a massive plus.
• MCP concepts: Familiarity with structured prompts, shared model state, and protocol‑driven interaction patterns.
• Experience designing or integrating MCP servers to support modular, context‑rich LLM workflows.

**Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**