Senior Firmware Engineer

life technologies holdings pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Singapore is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design and implement embedded software for our analytical instruments. You will work in an agile, international team to deliver robust firmware for complex hardware.

The role requires strong C/C++ and Python skills, experience with ARM microcontrollers, CAN/I2C/SPI/USB, RTOS, and Linux. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate challenging requirements into reliable software.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with 3+ years in software development in industry
• Fields: Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Strong embedded C/C++ and Python skills
• Experience with ARM MCUs and bus interfaces (CAN/I2C/SPI/USB/UART)
• Experience with RTOS and Linux is a plus
• Good problem-solving and teamwork abilities
• Experience with CI/CD and version control

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software for analytical instruments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across disciplines
• Support qualification and testing of firmware in agile environment

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python

RTOS

Linux

CI/CD

Git

ARM Architecture

CAN/I2C/SPI/USB/UART

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or related

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Git

Job description

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and help develop innovative software solutions for scientific instruments. You'll work on advanced technologies that enable breakthrough research in fields like semiconductors, life sciences, and materials analysis. As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you'll design and implement sophisticated embedded software applications that control our analytical instruments, helping customers make discoveries that improve lives worldwide. Working in an agile environment with international teams, you'll contribute to technical innovation while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and domain experts across multiple disciplines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience in software development in a commercial environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Strong proficiency in modern embedded C/C++ and Python development
• Expertise in object-oriented design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with embedded system development using ARM Architecture Microcontroller, communication bus standard such as CAN, I2C, SPI, USB, UART.
• Experience with RTOS and Linux-based software development is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and support team members
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
• Experience with continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) tools and practices
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git
• Ability to understand complex technical and scientific requirements
• Ability to travel occasionally (5-10%) for collaboration with global teams
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal