205-002 Software Engineer (Devices)

ACP COMPUTER TRAINING SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training institution in Singapore is seeking a skilled Software Engineer (Devices) responsible for the end-to-end development and support of device software for Windows and embedded platforms. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of experience in object-oriented software design and development, with proficiency in C++. Join a collaborative team and lead software projects from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring high-quality outcomes and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in object-oriented software design and development.
• Experience guiding projects through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge in C++ for Windows and/or embedded platforms (e.g., QNX, VxWorks, Linux).

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in full software development lifecycle for device software.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software in C++.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation for projects.

Skills

Object-oriented software design

C++ programming

Multi-threading

Socket programming

Analytical and problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Software Engineer (Devices) who will be responsible for the end-to-end development and support of sophisticated software for Windows and embedded platforms. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver who excels in a structured, full lifecycle development environment and is passionate about building robust, high-performance device software.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Lifecycle Ownership: Lead and participate in the complete software development lifecycle for device software, from requirements gathering and design through to deployment, maintenance, and support.
• Technical Design & Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality, object-oriented software in C++ for Windows and embedded environments (e.g., QNX, VxWorks, Linux).
• Documentation: Produce comprehensive technical documentation aligned with project standards, including Software Requirement Specifications (SRS), Design Specifications, Architecture Diagrams, and Operations Manuals.
• System Integration: Develop software components involving multi-threading, socket programming, and serial communication protocols to ensure seamless device interoperability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise directly with users, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to clarify requirements, resolve design challenges, and validate solutions.
• Application Support: Provide expert-level support for day‑to‑day application issues, ensuring high system availability and performance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in object-oriented software design and development.
• Demonstrated experience guiding projects through at least one full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience in writing Requirements Specification, Use Cases, Design Documentation, object-oriented software design and UML modelling.
• Good knowledge and experience in C++ on Windows and/or Embedded (e.g., QNX, VxWorks, Linux, etc.) platforms.
• Experience in multi-threading, socket programming and serial communication.

Key Competencies

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Self‑motivated and a strong team player.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies will be an added advantage: HTML / CSS / JavaScript / JSON | Three-tier software architecture | Database schema design and interfacing with ODBC, SQL query and MySQL | Virtualization Technologies (such as hypervisors) | MQ/MQTT | Secure Communications (e.g., FTPS, HTTPS, etc.).