Staff Software Engineer - Driver & Firmware (Hybrid)

Emerson; Bayan Lepas; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work mode

Job summary

Emerson in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an experienced software/firmware engineer to develop drivers and features for new and existing products. You will collaborate with R&D teams across hardware and software, drive excellence, and sustain software in line with quality and security standards.

The role requires a strong background in C/C++, object‑oriented design, and experience with Windows/Linux driver development. A 5–8 year track record and a hands‑on, proactive approach are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering.
• Strong understanding of computers and high-level programming languages (C/C++).
• 5-8 years of experience.
• Software design and architecture principles; Object Oriented Programming; Programming for hardware or systems.
• Computer architecture and operating system concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to define and complete software projects.
• Experience in Windows driver development and Linux kernel mode/user mode driver development.
• Familiarity with debugging tools (WinDBG) and unit testing.
• Scripting languages such as Python; Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Unleash the value of systems and 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.
• Collaborate with R&D hardware/software, systems R&D, manufacturing and other business groups.
• Sustain and maintain the software product meeting quality and security requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Software design

Object oriented

Programming for hardware

Computer architecture

Operating systems concepts

Unit testing

Python scripting

Agile

Windows driver development

Linux kernel driver development

Debugging tools (WinDBG)

Education

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

Tools

WinDBG

Linux debugging tools

Job description

Emerson in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an experienced software/firmware engineer to develop drivers and features for new and existing products. You will collaborate with R&D teams across hardware and software, drive excellence, and sustain software in line with quality and security standards.

The role requires a strong background in C/C++, object‑oriented design, and experience with Windows/Linux driver development. A 5–8 year track record and a hands‑on, proactive approach are essential.