Senior Firmware Engineer

Hannah Life Technologies Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design and implement embedded software for analytical instruments in an agile, cross-functional setting.

You’ll work with scientists and engineers across disciplines, focusing on robust firmware development, ARM-based platforms, and CI/CD practices. Strong English communication and independent work skills are essential for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or Bachelor's with significant experience in software development.
• Fields: Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, CS, or related technical field.
• Strong embedded C/C++ and Python skills.
• Experience with ARM MCUs and CAN/I2C/SPI/USB/UART interfaces.
• Familiarity with RTOS and Linux is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware for analytical instruments.
• Develop robust, scalable firmware within an agile team.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across disciplines.
• Support CI/CD and version control with Git.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python development

CI/CD practices

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Advanced degree in engineering or CS

Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Tools

Git

RTOS

Linux

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