Senior Firmware Engineer — Embedded Linux & SoC Security

X-PHY; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Dynamic work culture

Job summary

Flexxon is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join its R&D team in Penang. You will develop low-level embedded software, BSPs, drivers, and applications for custom hardware platforms using C/C++ and Python.

The role emphasizes firmware bring-up, FPGA/SoC integration, and robust documentation. A Bachelor's in a related field is required, with strong C/C++ and Embedded Linux skills. Competitive culture and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong C/C++ with low-level firmware experience.
• Experience with Embedded Linux BSPs, device drivers, and kernel configurations.
• Proficiency in Python and Shell scripting for automation.
• Familiarity with FPGA/SOC platforms and PCIe/Ethernet interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Firmware & Embedded Software: Develop, debug, and maintain low-level firmware and system software using C and C++.
• Embedded Linux & BSP Development: Develop and customize Embedded Linux BSPs, device drivers, bootloaders (U-Boot), and kernel configurations.
• Application & SDK Development: Implement user-space applications and SDKs on customized Embedded Linux boards using C/C++.
• Automation & Scripting: Write test automation scripts, build utilities, and workflow tools using Python and Shell scripting.
• Hardware Bring-Up & Debugging: Participate in initial board bring-up and debug hardware-software interactions.
• FPGA & System Acceleration Integration: Collaborate on hardware/software co-design for SoC/FPGA platforms, integrating custom IP cores, PetaLinux configurations, and acceleration frameworks.
• Code Quality & Documentation: Peer code reviews and maintain precise technical documentation.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Shell scripting

Embedded Linux

BSP development

Device drivers

U-Boot

Kernel configurations

FPGA

Xilinx FPGA

Vitis

PetaLinux

Git

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Vivado

PetaLinux

Vitis

Job description

Flexxon is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join its R&D team in Penang. You will develop low-level embedded software, BSPs, drivers, and applications for custom hardware platforms using C/C++ and Python.

The role emphasizes firmware bring-up, FPGA/SoC integration, and robust documentation. A Bachelor's in a related field is required, with strong C/C++ and Embedded Linux skills. Competitive culture and growth opportunities are offered.