Senior Lead Engineer, Software

Celestica Inc.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer, Software to spearhead product development with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration. This role requires technical leadership and project management skills, ensuring solutions meet industry standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Master or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 5-10 years of experience in product design and familiarity with embedded systems. Fluency in English and the ability to work collaboratively with global teams are essential, alongside a passion for innovation in technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of direct working experience in product design.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to work with an international team.

Responsibilities

• Leads architecture, design, and implementation of solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop products.
• Manage complex engineering projects within assigned budget.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Cyber Security

Embedded systems architecture

Education

Master or Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Software

Tools

C/C++

RTOS

Linux Device Drivers

Job description

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Senior Lead Engineer, Software

Date: Jul 1, 2026

Location: Penang, 07, MY

General Overview

Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Design - Software Engineering
SAP Short Name: SLE-ENG-DSE
Job Level: Level 09
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

In this role, the Senior Lead Software Engineer will play a pivotal role with cross-functional engineering teams, project leadership and customers to ensure solutions meet the highest industry standards.

Our organization is built on a culture that prioritizes continuous learning and people development. The Senior Lead Software Engineer will have the opportunity to grow within this environment, leveraging an extensive global network of expertise.

Job Responsibilities

Product Design and Development

• Leads the architecture, design and implementation of technical solutions in multiple market segments that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to develop world‑class products in highly regulated markets.
• Familiar with SW development processes & workflows to realize products on a product/system level.
• With the relevant technical competencies, lead and execute product realization from conceptual stages all the way through the manufacturing transition.
• Able to support the development of technical proposals for customers, providing technical solutions to realize concepts and estimating associated labour and material costs required.
• Recognized subject‑matter expert for one or more technical areas. See Technical Competencies section.

Continuous Learning and Innovation

• Always staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, regulations and best practices to contribute to the advancement of design best practices, procedures, quality, efficiency or the acquisition of new capabilities within the organization.
• Passionate about solving complex issues and innovating under tight project requirements.

Design for Quality Assurance

• Proficient in enforcing strict software quality standards (e.g., MISRA C/C++) and utilizing static/dynamic analysis tools to eliminate vulnerabilities early in the lifecycle.
• Strong champion of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices, including automated unit, integration, and system‑level testing to ensure software robustness.

Technical Leadership

• Demonstrate “People & Team Leadership Behaviours” as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives. (Value Customers, Grow Talent, Drive Decisions, Build Partnerships, Develop Strategies).

Project Management (technical leadership context)

• Ability to manage/lead complex engineering projects in‑discipline and also on a cross‑functional level. Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project.
• Able to create a project/change management plan and ensure the project is delivered within the assigned time and budget. Ability to recognise project barriers and develop mitigation plans.

Right‑the‑First Time Lean and Quality mindset.

The following competencies are fundamental for this role: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving (8D/Corrective Actions), Customer/Stakeholder Management, and Agile methodologies.

Core Technical Expertise

• Full‑stack embedded systems architecture and development across multiple disciplines (Hardware, Cloud, and Mobile).
• Mastery in at least one or more programming languages, e.g. C, C++, or Rust.
• Deep knowledge in OS development such as RTOS and Linux Device Drivers development.
• Experience in software security processes like OS hardening and encryption.
• Foundational electronics knowledge for circuit design and basic schematic reviews.
• Proven experience driving software compliance and documentation in accordance with IEC 62304 (Medical) and/or DO‑178C (Aerospace) is an added advantage.

Cyber Security

• Secure Architecture & Design: Implementation of secure boot, hardware‑based roots of trust, and firmware resiliency principles (e.g., NIST SP800‑193, IEC 62443‑4‑1, IEC 62443‑4‑2) for robust embedded systems.
• Risk Management: Experience in conducting threat modelling, vulnerability assessments, and implementing mitigation strategies for industrial control systems (ICS) and IoT environments.

Process and Methodologies

• Proficiency in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices, including unit and integration testing.
• Expertise in requirements analysis and translation into technical specifications for software/hardware integration.

Leadership and Professional Skills

• Advanced problem‑solving and critical thinking for cross‑domain hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Strong technical leadership and customer‑facing communication skills for global project coordination.

Master or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Software or similar field.

Minimum 5‑10 years of direct working experience in product design within a multi‑disciplinary environment, having completed multiple product development cycles.

PHD applicants with fewer years of industry experience will be considered.

Fluent in both written and spoken English, ability to work with an international team.

Strong team work attitude, collaboration and communication skills.

Business travel possible (including overseas travel).

Self‑motivated with the capability to drive development efforts to completion.

Passion for building a strong innovative team to produce a reliable embedded system that solves real‑world problems.

Company Overview:

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer‑centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Power Infrastructure to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full‑scale production and after‑market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next‑generation hardware platform solutions for cloud.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need them throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data centre infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high‑growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CCS).

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high‑reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high‑performance technology solutions and services for the data centre, serving hyperscalers, digital‑native customers and enterprises. Celestica’s Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI‑driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast‑changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resilience they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee‑based recruitment services.

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