Senior Firmware Developer

Rohde & Schwarz Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz Asia Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Firmware Developer to design, develop, and optimize firmware for next-generation Monitoring Receiver products. You will work with hardware, DSP, and other firmware developers to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions.

The role requires strong embedded firmware experience, RTOS/bare-metal, Embedded Linux, DSP fundamentals, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure product quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in embedded firmware development; RF/wireless experience advantageous.
• Experience with RTOS or bare-metal environments.
• Experience with Embedded Linux or Linux device drivers.
• Knowledge of RF concepts and DSP fundamentals.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces such as SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for automation/testing.
• Strong problem-solving and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for high-performance systems.
• Optimize firmware for low latency and efficient memory use.
• Develop device drivers, BSPs, and low-level interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate ADCs, FPGAs, RF front-end components.
• Support verification, validation, and production activities.
• Perform code reviews and ensure coding standards.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

RTOS/bare-metal

Embedded Linux

DSP fundamentals

Python/MATLAB scripting

RF concepts

FPGA familiarity

High-speed interfaces

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical/ Electronics/ Communications/ Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Firmware Developer to join our R&D team. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize firmware for next-generation Monitoring Receiver product. You will work closely with Hardware, DSP, and other Firmware developers to deliver high-performance, reliable, and scalable solutions to meet our customers' needs.

Tasks

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for high-performance embedded systems.




• Optimize firmware for low latency, high throughput, and efficient memory utilization.




• Develop and enhance device drivers, Board Support Packages (BSPs), and low-level hardware interfaces.




• Work closely with hardware engineers to integrate and interface with ADCs, FPGAs, RF front-end components, and high-speed data paths.




• Contribute to system architecture design and participate in technical design discussions.




• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across hardware and software layers.




• Perform code reviews and ensure compliance to coding standards and software development best practices.




• Support product verification, validation, manufacturing, and production activities to ensure product quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.




• At least 5 years of relevant experience in embedded firmware development. Experience in the RF, wireless communications, or test and measurement industry will be an advantage.




• Experience developing embedded software using Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and/or bare-metal environments.




• Experience with Embedded Linux and/or Linux device driver development will be an advantage.




• Good understanding of RF concepts and digital signal processing fundamentals.




• Knowledge of DSP techniques such as Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), windowing, and spectral analysis.




• Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and hardware-software integration.




• Knowledge of high-speed communication interfaces such as SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD204.




• Experience using scripting languages or tools, such as Python or MATLAB, for automation, testing, or data analysis.




• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.




• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.