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Embedded Software Development Engineer

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Our client is seeking a dedicated Staff/Senior Engineer for Embedded Software Development.

This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global team that is at the forefront of digitalisation in vehicles. The successful candidate will be based in Penang, working within a dynamic environment that encourages knowledge sharing and offers flexible working opportunities. This role is perfect for someone with a solid background in embedded software engineering, who thrives on tackling complex problems and contributing to new technical concepts.

* Opportunity to work in a leading role shaping the future of vehicle digitalisation

* Be part of a global team based in Penang

* Flexible working opportunities and generous leave entitlement

What you'll do:

As a Staff/Senior Engineer for Embedded Software Development, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of vehicle digitalisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include selecting and developing algorithms, contributing to new technical concepts, and resolving typical problems using established implementation strategies. You will also be expected to investigate and fix observed problems, communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, collaborate with team members on feature increments, and support less experienced colleagues. Your contributions will be integral to the success of our client's ambitious projects.

* Select appropriate algorithms/concepts and develop them further to tackle typical problems

* Contribute to the implementation of new technical concepts within your team

* Apply established implementation strategies to successfully resolve typical problems

* Investigate the root cause of observed problems and contribute to fixing them

* Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to justify decisions, answer technical questions, resolve issues, or support acquisitions

* Collaborate with team members to deliver feature increments

* Align contributions to larger features with colleagues from other teams

* Support less experienced colleagues to master technical challenges

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Staff/Senior Engineer - Embedded Software Development position brings a wealth of experience and skills. You have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering, along with proven experience in embedded software engineering. Your hands-on development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets are second to none, and you have experience with various architectures using different microcontrollers. Your solid programming experience in C or object-oriented programming sets you apart, as does your ability to read schematics and data sheets for components. Above all, your excellent communication skills make you a valuable team player.

* Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering

* Proven working experience in embedded software engineering

* Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets

* Experience with one or more architectures using different microcontrollers with real-time constraints is a plus

* Solid programming experience in C or object oriented programming

* Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components

* Good oral / written communication and interpersonal skills

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a business division within the Mobility Solutions business sector of a renowned global group. They unite software, electrical and electronics engineers from various areas in a new unit that plays a leading role in shaping the dynamic shift toward ever more digitalisation in vehicles. The Research and Development team in Penang location is the centre of global engineering for this business division. They offer generous leave entitlements and company insurances.

What's next:

Ready to drive your career forward? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link or email me at tenghong.khoo@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Engineering & Manufacturing

Focus: Manufacturing

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: MYR117,000 - MYR195,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Penang

Job Reference: KN4LKO-AB98265A

Date posted: 10 March 2025

Consultant: TengHong Khoo

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