Senior Software Engineer

wgt ehr pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WGT Group in Singapore seeks a Senior Software Engineer/Principal Engineer to design and enhance industrial automation software for machine control and hardware integration. You will work on Windows-based applications, collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to deliver high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on development with motion control, distributed I/O, and robust multithreading, with strong ownership of technical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/SE.
• Minimum 6 years in industrial automation software development.
• Strong programming in C++, C# and WPF.
• Hands-on with motion control cards and distributed I/O systems.
• Knowledge of Windows API, multithreading, memory management and STL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and troubleshoot industrial automation software using C++, C# and WPF.
• Develop and integrate machine functionalities involving motion control cards, distributed I/O systems, sensors and actuators.
• Implement reliable communication between software and hardware components and optimise application performance.
• Apply multithreading, synchronization and memory management techniques for robust applications.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to translate system requirements into software solutions.
• Perform code reviews and optimisation to maintain high standards of quality.

Skills

C++

C#

WPF

Motion control

Hardware integration

Windows API

Multithreading

Memory management

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Borland/Embarcadero C++ Builder VCL

Job description

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer / Principal Engineer to develop and enhance software solutions for industrial automation systems. You will work on machine control, hardware integration and Windows-based applications, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable and high-performance automation solutions.

• Work on advanced industrial automation and machine control solutions
• Hands-on exposure to C++, C#, WPF, motion control & hardware integration
• Senior-level opportunity with strong technical ownership and cross-functional exposure

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test and troubleshoot industrial automation software using C++, C# and WPF.
• Develop and integrate machine functionalities involving motion control cards, distributed I/O systems, sensors and actuators.
• Implement reliable communication between software and hardware components and optimise application performance.
• Apply multithreading, synchronization and memory management techniques to develop robust and efficient applications.
• Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to translate system requirements into effective software solutions.
• Perform code reviews, troubleshooting and software optimisation while ensuring high standards of code quality, reliability and maintainability.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in industrial automation software development.
• Strong programming experience in C++, C# and WPF.
• Hands-on experience with motion control cards and distributed I/O systems.
• Strong understanding of Windows API, multithreading, synchronization, memory management and C++ Standard Library/templates.
• Experience with Windows GDI/GDI+ or Borland/Embarcadero C++ Builder VCL will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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