Senior/Staff Software Engineer (C++)

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions company in Penang is seeking a skilled software developer to enhance hardware functionality through effective software design and implementation. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, effective collaboration capabilities, and relevant educational qualifications, with experience in C/C++. The position offers opportunities to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Matching 401K

Work/life balance

Collaborative meeting spaces

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience for Staff level.
• 5 years and above of experience for Senior Level.
• Demonstrated capability to define and complete software projects.

Responsibilities

• Unleash the value of systems & hardware through software development.
• Specify, design, implement, and test software features.
• Drive software development excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong understanding of computers and programming

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Software design and architecture

Object Oriented Programming

Proficiency in English

Education

B.S. or M.S. in computer science/engineering

Tools

WinDBG

Python

Job description

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NI is now part of Emerson. NI is Emerson's Test and Measurement (T&M) Business Unit. In this role, your responsibilities will be unleashing the value of systems & hardware through development of drivers, software, or firmware. Specify, design, implement, and test software features for new and existing products. Drive software development excellence, continuous improvement and bring innovation into software and hardware products. Work and interact with colleagues from other divisions such as R&D hardware, R&D software, systems R&D, manufacturing, or other business groups.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Unleash the value of systems & hardware through development of drivers, software, or firmware.
• Specify, design, implement, and test software features for new and existing products.
• Drive software development excellence, continuous improvement and bring innovation into software and hardware products.
• Work and interact with colleagues from other divisions such as R&D hardware, R&D software, systems R&D, manufacturing, or other business groups.
• Sustain and maintain the software product in meeting both the quality and security requirements.

Who You Are:

• You thrive in collaborative environments, seamlessly working with diverse teams to achieve shared objectives through open communication and mutual support.
• Your proactive approach to problem-solving enables you to anticipate challenges, take initiative, and drive tasks forward with efficiency and determination.
• Your unwavering dedication, persistence, and ability to navigate complex situations empower you to make meaningful contributions and drive success in any endeavor.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• B.S. or M.S. in computer science, and/or computer engineering, and/or electrical engineering.
• Strong understanding of computers and high-level programming languages (C/C++).
• 2-5 years of experience for Staff level.
• 5 years and above of experience for Senior Level.
• Software design and architecture principles.
• Object Oriented Programming.
• Programming for hardware or systems.
• Computer architecture and operating system.
• Demonstrated capability to define and complete software projects.

Experience in the following areas will be an added advantage:

• Windows & Linux debugging tools, such as WinDBG.
• Unit testing.
• Scripting languages such as Python.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently.
• Take ownership of goals, project schedules; persistently drive tasks /projects to completion.
• Work effectively across groups and with global teams (e.g. USA).
• English language proficiency and effective communication skills.
• Can clearly and concisely communicate in English, particularly in technical conversations.

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Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

Why NI?

For 40 years, NI has worked with engineers and scientists to provide answers to the most challenging questions. NI systems accelerate productivity, innovation, and discovery through an open, software-defined platform. This approach helps engineers develop and increase the performance of automated test and automated measurement systems.

Historically, National Instruments has been a top 100 employer of choice as ranked by several different sources, naming NI one of the top corporate citizens and best places to work. Maybe it is our fantastic work/life balance, or the Employee Stock Purchase Program and grants, or matching 401K, or picturesque campus with ponds, hiking trails, beach volleyball courts, and collaborative meeting spaces. If you want to work on cool stuff at a cool company, you are in the right place! Here is a snippet of some of our core industry leadership.

Please Note:

Malaysian citizenship, Permanent Residency, or ability to secure the appropriate work permit is required to work in this position at NI Penang.

US Customs Law forbids the export of certain technologies to certain countries. Due to licensing requirements which National Instruments does not presently pursue for this position, this regulation effectively prevents National Instruments from hiring candidates for this job (as it would require access to such technology) whose current country of citizenship or permanent residence are Cuba, Sudan, North Korea, Iran and Syria.

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