Senior Firmware Engineer

jobr.pro; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 78,120 - 122,760; Full time

Job summary

jobr.pro in Malaysia is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to design and implement data structures, software algorithms, data paths, and drivers for hardware cores powering storage products. You will debug across PCs, servers, RAID, Windows and Linux, and contribute to documentation and design artefacts.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS or electronic engineering, have hands-on firmware experience, and are proficient in C/C++, with familiarity in assembly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in embedded firmware development.
• Knowledge in C/C++, assembly languages and code development processes with debug emulation and simulation tools.
• Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Familiarity with ARM or ARC micro‑controller architecture is a plus.
• Knowledge in SATA, SAS and PCIE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for HW cores to deliver storage products.
• Debug issues involving advanced drive features across Windows and Linux platforms.
• Follow department processes and guidelines for firmware development and meet company goals.
• Document findings in engineering analyses and investigations; create design documents for firmware development.

Skills

C/C++

Assembly languages

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Computer Science/Engineering

Equivalent qualifications in electronics/electrical engineering

Tools

Debug emulation tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Job Description

• Stay current with firmware development methodologies.
• Perform typical activities include design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for HW cores to deliver cutting‑edge storage products.
• Debugs issues involving advanced drive features across a wide variety of hardware and software platforms, including PC’s, servers, RAID, and various operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Follows department processes and guidelines for firmware development and strives to meet company goals and objectives.
• Document findings in engineering analyses and investigations.
• Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Computer, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Relevant experience in embedded firmware development.
• Knowledge in C/C++, assembly languages and code development processes with debug emulation and simulation tools.
• Capable of quickly learning new firmware, hardware, systems, tools, and methodologies.

PREFERRED:

• Familiarity with micro‑controller architecture (ARM or ARC), embedded systems desired.
• Knowledge in SATA, SAS and PCIE is a plus.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

SKILLS

• Hardware and software debugging skills.
• Must have a high degree of problem‑solving skills and solutions oriented.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage projects and tasks to deliver deadlines and commitments.
• Be able to work under pressure for quick resolution and delivery.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work in a team or independently.

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