Software Manager

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks an experienced manager to lead the R&D Driver Software Team. You will guide a 6-10 engineer group, drive software driver projects, and align development with hardware strategy in a dynamic, global context.

The role emphasizes people management, project delivery, and cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, and support teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in electronics engineering, computer science, or computer engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience as a software engineer, plus 1-2 years of experience managing a team.
• Demonstrated understanding with C++ and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Experience with programming for hardware & systems.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware architecture.
• Experience with Agile and waterfall project management tools.
• Experience in leading the team to deliver to project specs and deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with ability to convey messages at the appropriate level of detail.
• Strong sense of ownership and collaboration beyond department boundaries.
• Experience in people management and relevant operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6-10 engineers to unleash the value of systems and hardware through development of drivers and software.
• Manage responsibility for several NI drivers and software products.
• Lead the team to ensure all business deliverables are met, including new features and hardware enablement.
• Drive project schedules from conception to delivery through ownership and delegation.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Software, Support, and Manufacturing to ensure customer success.
• Interact with technical leaders, managers and product managers on software/hardware evolution.
• Mentor, develop and grow the careers of team members.
• Communicate with stakeholders including upper management.

Skills

C++

Object-Oriented Programming

Team leadership

Hardware & software integration

Agile/Waterfall PM tools

Education

B.S. or M.S. in electronics engineering, computer science, or computer engineering

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Git

Job description

Emerson T&M is looking for an experienced manager to join our R&D Driver Software Team in Penang. We are looking for a talented and highly motivated individual with strong software project management and people management skills who can lead a team of approximately 6-10 experienced engineers. This individual will be responsible for the development of several NI drivers & software products, developing talent and managing projects.

Key responsibilities

Lead a team of 6-10 engineers to unleash the value of systems & hardware through development of drivers & software

Manage responsibility for several NI drivers & software products

Lead the team to ensure all business deliverables are met, such as delivering new software features, enabling new hardware, sustaining, involved in researching/defining future direction of software, and helping support team resolve customer escalations

Manage projects from conception to delivery by driving project schedules through both direct ownership and delegation to team members

Collaborate with other departments (Hardware, Software, Support, Manufacturing) to ensure customer success and pursue opportunity-based projects

Interact with technical leaders, managers & product managers to define, direct, and execute on the evolution of software and hardware strategy

Mentor, develop and grow the career of team members

Effectively communicate with all product-line stakeholders including upper management

About you

B.S. or M.S. in electronics engineering, computer science, or computer engineering

5-7 years of experience as a software engineer, plus 1-2 years of experience managing a team

Demonstrated understanding with C++ and Object-Oriented Programming

Experience with programming for hardware & systems

Knowledge of computer software and hardware architecture

Experience with Agile and waterfall project management tools

Experience in leading the team to deliver to project specs and deadlines

Clear and effective communication skills, with ability to convey messages at the appropriate level of detail

Strong sense of ownership and effective collaboration beyond department boundaries

Experience in people management and relevant operational tasks, such as setting goals, coaching/growing team members, fostering a conducive work environment, and conducting job interviews

Machinery & Automation 101-1,000 employees

National Instruments (NI), now Emerson's Test & Measurement business, is a global leader in test, measurement, and software-connected systems. For over four decades, NI has helped engineers across semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and research accelerate innovation.

Acquired by Emerson in 2023, NI now combines its software, intelligent devices, and automated test expertise with Emerson's global scale and industry reach. At NI Malaysia, employees work with talented teams worldwide on technologies shaping automation, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, in a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion.

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National Instruments (NI), now Emerson's Test & Measurement business, is a global leader in test, measurement, and software-connected systems. For over four decades, NI has helped engineers across semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and research accelerate innovation.

Acquired by Emerson in 2023, NI now combines its software, intelligent devices, and automated test expertise with Emerson's global scale and industry reach. At NI Malaysia, employees work with talented teams worldwide on technologies shaping automation, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, in a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion.