Lead Software Engineer (Optical DSP_Photonic)

JAC Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is seeking an experienced Software Lead for a deep-tech startup focused on next‑generation semiconductor and photonics technologies for AI infrastructure. You will drive firmware and software platform development, leading SDK, embedded software, and architecture efforts.

The role combines technical leadership with hands‑on coding and cross‑functional collaboration with hardware, ASIC, RTL, validation and systems teams. Singapore location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/CE/EE.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on embedded C/C++ experience.
• Experience with optical communications or Optical DSP technologies.
• Familiarity with semiconductor/ASIC/FPGA development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of software engineers for SDK, firmware, and embedded software.
• Define software architecture, strategy, and development best practices.
• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance software 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.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Optical communications

Software architecture

Firmware development

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Embedded toolchains

ASIC/FPGA

Software development life cycle

Job description

Company Overview

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

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