Embedded Software Manager

LITEON SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class R&D labs

Competitive compensation

Publish/patent opportunities

Continuous learning culture

Job summary

LITEON SINGAPORE invites a senior research engineer to join the CIPS Research Team in Singapore. You will lead a team to prototype embedded firmware for power and cooling technologies on MCUs, DSPs and FPGAs, delivering proof-of-concept designs with industry partners.

The role requires 8+ years in control theory and leadership, plus strong MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and signal processing skills to advance energy-efficient data storage and AI cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in control theory and signal processing; 3 years in leadership roles.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, embedded C/C++, and software architecture design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to design and implement embedded firmware on MCUs, DSPs and FPGAs.
• Develop real-time control loops, PWM, ADC, fault handling, and sensor integration.
• Own controller selection and align hardware and control requirements.
• Create automated unit and integration tests and support HIL/SIL benches.
• Contribute to system requirements, architecture, reviews, and documentation.
• Use coding standards and version control for reusable software.
• Support design for safety, reliability and compliance.
• Research controller devices and architectures for demonstrations and product integration.
• Write research reports, design guides, patents and performance reports.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++ embedded

Leadership

Project planning

Communication

Python

LTspice

Power electronics

Education

PhD or Master's in Electrical/Electronic/Control Eng

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

LTspice

Job description

LITEON is a world-leading provider of optoelectronic semiconductor components and power management modules. At LITEON we put people at the core - LITEON has built a culture of trust and empowerment that enhances employee involvement, engagement, and commitment to excellence.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions (CIPS) Research Team. Our CIPS Research team is focussed on developing future technology systems to support growth in the rapidly evolving data center sector. The successful candidate will be directly involved in early-stage research projects, working with academic institutions, suppliers, customers, and partners to deliver proof of concept designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team to design and implement embedded firmware in C/C++ and HDLs on MCUs, DSPs and FPGAs to demonstrate real world performance of novel power and cooling system technologies.
• Develop real-time control loops, PWM generation, ADC sampling, protection, fault handling, calibration, communications and sensor integration.
• Own controller selection, understanding hardware and control requirements to select appropriate controllers.
• Create automated unit and integration tests, supporting HIL/SIL test benches.
• Contribute to system requirements, architecture, code reviews, and documentation.
• Use coding standards and software version control to produce understandable and re-useable software.
• Support design for safety, compliance and reliability.
• Continuously research controller devices and architectures for lab demonstrations and product integration.
• Write research reports, design guides, patents and performance reports.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Control Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years' experience in control theory and signal processing with 3 years in a leadership or team-lead role.
• Understanding of common power electronic architectures (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC, etc.) and control methods.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, embedded software (C/C++), and software architecture design.
• Experience defining and setting up controller platforms and code management across multiple projects.
• Solid understanding of microcontroller architectures, sensors, and communication protocols.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience using oscilloscopes, electronic loads and power analysers.
• Expertise in using simulation tools to aid the development and assessment of the proposed solution (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, LTspice, etc.)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience planning projects, allocating engineering resource and project status reporting.
• Demonstrated passion for innovation and commitment to continuous learning.

Why Join Us

• Work in a world-class R&D environment with well-equipped labs, top-tier industry connections and collaborative teams.
• Shape the future of energy-efficient data storage and AI cloud computing - from renewable energy integration to next generation infrastructure.
• Opportunities to publish, patent and innovate designs for future products.
• Competitive compensation, research autonomy and a continuous learning culture