Senior Embedded Systems Engineer: Linux Firmware & Drivers

Motorola Solutions; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to design and debug low-level software that interfaces directly with hardware. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, tackling complex system bugs and contributing to architectural decisions.

The role requires 5–8 years of embedded experience, strong C and Linux knowledge, and proficiency with I2C, SPI, UART, and One‑Wire. Hardware collaboration and debugging are key parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronic or Computer Engineering or closely related field.
• 5–8 years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong C and shell scripting skills with Linux internals knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Firmware Development: Design and implement embedded software in Embedded C for Linux-based systems.
• System Integration: Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and middleware components.
• Expert Debugging: Use logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and GDB to resolve timing issues.
• Architecture & Design: Contribute to feature definitions with efficient resource management.
• Hardware Interaction: Collaborate with hardware team to bring up boards and validate peripherals.

Skills

Embedded C

Shell scripting

Linux Internals

I2C

SPI

UART

One‑Wire

Root-cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering

Tools

Yocto Project

Buildroot

GDB

Job description

Motorola Solutions in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to design and debug low-level software that interfaces directly with hardware. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software, tackling complex system bugs and contributing to architectural decisions.

The role requires 5–8 years of embedded experience, strong C and Linux knowledge, and proficiency with I2C, SPI, UART, and One‑Wire. Hardware collaboration and debugging are key parts of the job.