Lead Software Engineer (Optical DSP_Photonic)

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Software Lead to drive firmware and software platform development for cutting-edge optical communications products. You will lead a small team, shape architecture, and deliver robust SDKs and embedded software.

The role combines hands-on coding with technical leadership across hardware teams; you will establish coding standards, review designs, and ensure performance, security, and quality across firmware and software across product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years hands-on embedded C/C++ software development experience.
• Experience with optical communications or Optical DSP technologies is required.
• Familiarity with semiconductor, ASIC, FPGA, or silicon-based product development.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, embedded systems, and firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers for SDK, firmware, and embedded software development.
• Define software architecture, technical strategy, and development best practices.
• Develop software for semiconductor and optical networking products and translate requirements into features.
• Ensure software meets performance, reliability, scalability, security, and quality objectives.
• Hands-on participation in design, coding, debugging, integration, and validation of critical components.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Firmware development

Software architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Optical communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The client deep-tech startup focused on next-generation semiconductor and photonics technologies for AI infrastructure.

We are looking for an experienced Software Lead to drive the development of firmware and software platforms supporting cutting-edge optical communication products. This position combines technical leadership with hands‑on engineering responsibilities, encompassing SDK development, embedded software, firmware architecture, and cross-functional product integration.

JOB 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 REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in embedded C/C++ software development.
• Must have 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.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Extensive experience developing embedded software and firmware solutions.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, coding standards, debugging methodologies, and documentation practices.
• Ability to independently deliver complex software components from design through validation and deployment.
• Proven experience coordinating cross‑functional development efforts and leading software projects.

Working Location: Singapore