Senior Software Engineer (ADG System R&D)

Emerson; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electronics is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Penang, Malaysia to design, implement, and maintain advanced text-based UI panels and reusable libraries for enterprise software. You will translate complex requirements into scalable solutions, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality releases.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, collaboration with project teams, and strong fundamentals in C#/.NET, WPF, MVVM, and modern software engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Min 6 years of software development experience using object-oriented programming languages such as C# or .NET.
• Experience developing and maintaining desktop or enterprise software applications.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, design patterns, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with source control systems, build processes, and software development lifecycle practices.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver project commitments and support software releases.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality text-based UI panel solutions, reusable components, and shared libraries.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions that meet project objectives and release commitments.
• Own assigned deliverables throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and deployment.
• Work closely with project teams to identify and resolve technical risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges to ensure successful project releases.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development tools, frameworks, and engineering practices.
• Develop and maintain automated tests and validation mechanisms to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and testing activities to ensure solutions meet performance, maintainability, and quality expectations.
• Drive defect resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of engineering standards.
• Support release readiness, stabilization activities, and post-release issue resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, technical leads, and project stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Share technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned across the team.
• Support onboarding and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

C# / .NET

UI development

WPF

MVVM

Software architecture

Agile

Mentoring

CI/CD pipelines

Hardware integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

The Team:

The Systems R&D team within the Aerospace, Defense and Government (ADG) Business Unit develops innovative test and measurement solutions for applications such as avionics, communications, navigation, SIGINT, electronic warfare, and RADAR. Leveraging NI’s portfolio of RF instrumentation, FPGA technologies, software-defined radios, and software platforms, the team delivers differentiated system-level solutions that support NI’s vision of leading the industry in software-defined automated test and measurement systems.

Job Description

The Systems R&D team within the Aerospace, Defense and Government (ADG) Business Unit develops innovative test and measurement solutions for applications such as avionics, communications, navigation, SIGINT, electronic warfare, and RADAR. Leveraging NI’s portfolio of RF instrumentation, FPGA technologies, software-defined radios, and software platforms, the team delivers differentiated system-level solutions that support NI’s vision of leading the industry in software-defined automated test and measurement systems.

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in the development and delivery of modern text-based UI panel solutions. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining C# UI components, reusable libraries, and project deliverables that enable efficient and scalable UI development.

The role requires strong software engineering skills, a passion for building high-quality solutions, and the ability to work closely with technical leads and project teams to ensure successful project execution and product releases. The individual is expected to be a hands-on contributor who takes ownership of technical deliverables, drives engineering excellence, and helps transform requirements into robust and maintainable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development & Project Delivery
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality text-based UI panel solutions, reusable components, and shared libraries that improve development efficiency and consistency.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions that meet project objectives and release commitments.
• Own assigned deliverables throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and deployment.
• Work closely with project teams to identify and resolve technical risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges to ensure successful project releases.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development tools, frameworks, and engineering practices.
• Testing, Quality & Reliability
• Develop and maintain automated tests and validation mechanisms to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and testing activities to ensure solutions meet performance, maintainability, and quality expectations.
• Drive defect resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of engineering standards.
• Support release readiness, stabilization activities, and post-release issue resolution.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, technical leads, and project stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Share technical knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned across the team.
• Support onboarding and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Min 6 years of software development experience using object-oriented programming languages such as C# or .NET.
• Experience developing and maintaining desktop or enterprise software applications.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, design patterns, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with source control systems, build processes, and software development lifecycle practices.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver project commitments and support software releases.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing C# desktop applications using WPF and MVVM architecture.
• Experience building reusable frameworks, libraries, or UI components.
• Experience with automated testing, unit testing, and software quality practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and release management processes.
• Experience working on software projects involving hardware integration, instrumentation, or engineering applications.
• Experience with API integration technologies such as gRPC, REST APIs, or messaging frameworks.
• Knowledge of modern UI/UX principles and application architecture.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical knowledge sharing.
• Experience working in Agile or iterative software development environments.
• Familiarity with modern developer productivity tools.
• Experience with NI LabVIEW & NI test equipment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on senior developer who:

• Enjoys building high-quality software and solving technical problems.
• Takes ownership of deliverables from implementation through release.
• Has strong C# and software engineering fundamentals.
• Balances speed of execution with code quality and maintainability.
• Works well with project teams and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Helps improve team capability through collaboration, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

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