Senior Real-Time Embedded Firmware Engineer

Keysight Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang seeks firmware/embedded software engineers to design, develop, test, and debug embedded applications driving control systems for company products.

Responsibilities include solving complex design problems, translating concepts into structured multi-product projects, and delivering high-quality firmware within an Agile team. You will also debug, maintain, and support products post ship, while tracking evolving industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science with typically 8+ years of experience in related industry.
• Demonstrable fluency in, but not limited to, C, C++, Python
• Passion and experience in software design and development in embedded systems using real-time OS such as VxWorks, uCOS, and embedded Linux.
• Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM.
• Knowledge in reading datasheets and schematics.
• Experience in board bring-up and validation.
• Experience with standard bus interfaces (I2C, PCIe, SPI, UART etc).
• Experience in USB and LAN protocols.
• Experience in low level driver development
• Results-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Pro-active team member and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and debug embedded application software and/or firmware for controls and control systems.
• Resolve complex customer application issues of varying scope and complexity.
• Translate concepts into structured projects spanning multiple products or tech families.
• Deliver high-quality, well-designed firmware for real-time embedded products in Agile teams.
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them.
• Maintain and support products post ship.
• Monitor industry trends and leverage appropriate technology.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

VxWorks

uCOS

embedded Linux

Job description

Keysight Technologies in Penang seeks firmware/embedded software engineers to design, develop, test, and debug embedded applications driving control systems for company products.

Responsibilities include solving complex design problems, translating concepts into structured multi-product projects, and delivering high-quality firmware within an Agile team. You will also debug, maintain, and support products post ship, while tracking evolving industry trends.