Software Engineer

ADVENTS INSIGHT; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Penang is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to design and implement complex software solutions for embedded systems. The role involves using C/C++ for high-speed data processing and device driver development, alongside mentoring junior developers. With an emphasis on collaboration and problem-solving, this position is integral to advancing the company's innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of embedded development experience.
• Strong C and C++ programming skills for embedded applications.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment for ARM processors.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement multi-threaded software in C++.
• Develop software modules following modern C++ design patterns.
• Mentor and coach junior developers.

Skills

C++ programming

Embedded development

Problem-solving

C programming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux environment

C/C++ compilation and debugging tools

Make

Python

Job description

Role: C++ Software Engineer

Location: Penang, Malaysia (Onsite)

Job Description

• Design and implement sophisticated, scalable, multi-threaded object-oriented software in C++ to solve challenging problems involving high-speed data processing and networking.
• Develop advanced software modules following modern C++ design patterns.
• Utilize C programming skills for Linux device driver development and debugging.
• Identify and improve low-level system performance issues through problem-solving skills and experience.
• Design algorithms for controlling image acquisition parameters and environmental conditions (Temperature, Power, Fog, Frost, etc.).
• Create design documents on software architecture and algorithms.
• Collaborate with hardware designers on board bring-up and debugging.
• Maintain and improve firmware build systems using Make and Python.
• Review peers' code for adherence to coding standards and design guidelines.
• Estimate and track time and effort for implementation tasks.
• Review marketing and product requirements during feasibility and development phases.
• Collaborate with QA on test case identification for new features and regression testing.
• Follow established development processes for all tasks.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior developers.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of embedded development experience.
• Strong C and C++ programming skills for embedded applications.
• Understanding of operating system concepts including processes, threads, mutexes, interrupt handling, and exceptions.
• Experience with C/C++ compilation and debugging tools.
• Proficiency with scripting languages, build systems, and version control systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment for ARM processors.
• Knowledge of low-level programming for hardware peripherals and drivers.
• Understanding of embedded design considerations such as memory management, microprocessor architectures, instruction efficiency, and I/O timing.
• Knowledge of digital imaging/photography and audio/video coding is a plus.