Lead Software Engineer - Optical DSP & Embedded

JAC RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer in Singapore to drive firmware and software platforms for cutting-edge optical communication products.

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development across SDKs, embedded software, and firmware architecture. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in embedded C/C++ and strong experience in optical communications, semiconductor or ASIC/FPGA environments, and proven ability to deliver complex components from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on embedded C/C++ software development.
• Experience with optical communications, optical networking equipment, or Optical DSP technologies.
• Familiarity with semiconductor, ASIC, FPGA, or silicon-based product development.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, embedded systems, and firmware development.
• Proven ability to independently deliver complex software components from design through validation and deployment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional development efforts and leading software projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers responsible for SDK, firmware, and embedded software development.
• Define software architecture, technical strategy, and development best practices.
• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance software solutions for semiconductor and optical networking products.
• Translate product and customer requirements into robust software features and system capabilities.
• Ensure software solutions meet performance, reliability, scalability, security, and quality objectives.
• Participate directly in software design, coding, debugging, integration, testing, and issue resolution for critical components.
• Work closely with hardware, ASIC, RTL, validation, applications, and systems engineering teams throughout product development cycles.
• Develop APIs, software utilities, diagnostic tools, and supporting applications.
• Conduct code reviews and establish coding standards, development methodologies, and engineering processes.
• Manage project planning, resource allocation, technical risks, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, design documentation, and engineering reports.

Job description

JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer in Singapore to drive firmware and software platforms for cutting-edge optical communication products.

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development across SDKs, embedded software, and firmware architecture. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in embedded C/C++ and strong experience in optical communications, semiconductor or ASIC/FPGA environments, and proven ability to deliver complex components from