Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Linux & Hardware Debug

Motorola Solutions; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer in Penang, Malaysia, to design, develop and debug low-level software that interfaces directly with hardware. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software to solve deep system issues and contribute to Linux-based firmware features.

Candidates should have 5–8 years in embedded software, strong Embedded C, Linux internals, and experience with I2C, SPI, UART, and One‑Wire. Yocto or Buildroot familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
• Postgraduate degree is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Firmware Development: Design and implement robust, scalable 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 identify and resolve complex timing issues and hardware-software bottlenecks.
• Architecture & Design: Contribute to architectural definitions of new features, ensuring efficient resource management (CPU, Memory, Power).
• Hardware Interaction: Work with hardware team to bring up new boards and validate peripheral communication.

Skills

Embedded C

Shell scripting

Linux Internals

I2C

SPI

UART

One-Wire

Root-cause analysis

Education

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

Tools

Yocto Project

Buildroot

Job description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer in Penang, Malaysia, to design, develop and debug low-level software that interfaces directly with hardware. You will work at the intersection of hardware and software to solve deep system issues and contribute to Linux-based firmware features.

Candidates should have 5–8 years in embedded software, strong Embedded C, Linux internals, and experience with I2C, SPI, UART, and One‑Wire. Yocto or Buildroot familiarity is a plus.