Senior Embedded Firmware Architect Lab Automation

JAC Recruitment International; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment International is seeking multiple Senior Embedded Systems Engineers in Penang, Malaysia, to contribute to next-generation automation platforms.

You will design and maintain embedded software for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, work with RTOS like FreeRTOS, and collaborate across engineering teams. The role emphasizes architecture influence, testing, and tooling in Python and C#.

Candidates with 5+ years in embedded development and a degree in a related field are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on embedded software or firmware development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ (C++11/C++17 or newer) and OO design principles.
• Hands-on experience with microcontroller-based systems (STM32, Renesas, NXP, TI C2000).
• Experience with RTOS, preferably FreeRTOS.
• Knowledge of SPI/I2C/CAN/Ethernet protocols.
• Experience with Git, debugging and testing frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with ownership and ability to drive projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance embedded software and firmware solutions using C and modern C++ (C++17 and above).
• Develop software for ARM Cortex-M based microcontrollers, including STM32 and Renesas platforms. Implement and maintain real-time embedded applications running on FreeRTOS.
• Analyze, reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve customer-reported issues, field issues, and production-related software defects.
• Collaborate closely with electronics, systems, software, and mechanical engineering teams to integrate and optimize product functionality.
• Develop and maintain communication interfaces and protocols including SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Perform software testing, debugging, verification, and root cause analysis to ensure product reliability and quality.
• Contribute to software architecture discussions, technical specifications, and implementation of development best practices.
• Maintain software documentation, design records, coding standards, and development guidelines.
• Develop and maintain engineering tools, test utilities, and integration tooling using Python and C#.
• Participate in software verification and validation activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support technical reviews, risk assessments, continuous improvement initiatives, and Agile/Scrum development activities.

Skills

C++ (C++11/17)

Embedded software

RTOS (FreeRTOS)

ARM Cortex-M

SPI/I2C/CAN/Ethernet

Python

C#

Git & tooling

Debugging & profiling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE/Mechatronics

Tools

STM32

Renesas

NXP

TI C2000

Job description

JAC Recruitment International is seeking multiple Senior Embedded Systems Engineers in Penang, Malaysia, to contribute to next-generation automation platforms.

You will design and maintain embedded software for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, work with RTOS like FreeRTOS, and collaborate across engineering teams. The role emphasizes architecture influence, testing, and tooling in Python and C#.

Candidates with 5+ years in embedded development and a degree in a related field are encouraged to apply.