Staff Firmware Engineer — Industrial Communication Protocols

National Society for Black Engineers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mindfulness program

Volunteer time off

Volunteer & donation matching

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing programs

Online course library

Job summary

Rockwell Automation Singapore seeks a Staff Firmware Engineer (Communication Protocol) to lead embedded firmware architecture for industrial networking. You will design, implement, and optimize firmware across multiple platforms in a global context.

The role requires deep knowledge of real-time systems, C/C++, and networking protocols, with opportunities to mentor engineers and drive high-quality solutions. A Singapore-based campus supports development activities.

Qualifications

• BS in CS/CE/EE with firmware concentration or equivalent.
• 7+ years in communication protocol development with C/C++ for real-time firmware.
• Experience with embedded firmware, RTOS, and networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and maintenance of embedded firmware for industrial communication solutions.
• Drive development and integration of protocols like EtherNet/IP, BACnet, PROFINET, Profibus, Modbus, TCP/IP.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to firmware engineers.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Real-time systems

Networking knowledge

Python scripting

Git

Jira

Education

Bachelor of Science in CS/CE/EE with firmware concentration

Master's Degree in CS/CE/EE (preferred)

Tools

Green Hills Integrity OS

Multi IDE

TCP/IP networking

Security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite)

Job description

Rockwell Automation Singapore seeks a Staff Firmware Engineer (Communication Protocol) to lead embedded firmware architecture for industrial networking. You will design, implement, and optimize firmware across multiple platforms in a global context.

The role requires deep knowledge of real-time systems, C/C++, and networking protocols, with opportunities to mentor engineers and drive high-quality solutions. A Singapore-based campus supports development activities.