Principal R&D Software Engineer

Location: Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia; Hybrid

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Unleash the value of systems & hardware through development of drivers, software, or firmware. 

• Specify, design, implement, and test software features for new and existing products. 

• Drive software development excellence, continuous improvement and bring innovation into software and hardware products. 

• Work and interact with colleagues from other divisions such as R&D hardware, R&D software, systems R&D, manufacturing, or other business groups. 

• Sustain and maintain the software product in meeting both the quality and security requirements.

 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• B.S. or M.S. in computer science, and/or computer engineering, and/or electrical engineering. 

• Strong understanding of computers and high-level programming languages (C/C++). 

• More than 10 years of experience is required. 

• Detailed understanding of the following concepts and principles: 

  • Software design and architecture principles 

  • Object Oriented Programming 

  • Programming for hardware or systems 

  • Computer architecture and operating system 

• Experience in the following areas will be an added advantage :-

  • Windows driver development
  • Linux kernel mode & user mode driver development
  • Windows & Linux debugging tools, such as WinDBG
  • Unit testing
  • Scripting languages such as Python

  • Agile development methodologies

     

  Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Demonstrated ability to: 

  • Problem-solve effectively 

  • Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently 

  • Take ownership of goals, project schedules; persistently drive tasks /projects to completion 

  • Work effectively across groups and with global teams (e.g. USA) 

  • English language proficiency and effective communication skills. 

  • Can clearly and concisely communicate in English, particularly in technical conversations. 

• Hybrid work mode  

 

About Us

WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

No calls or agencies please. 

NI is now part of Emerson. NI is Emerson's Test and Measurement (T&M) Business Unit. In this role, your responsibilities will be unleashing the value of systems & hardware through development of drivers, software, or firmware. Specify, design, implement, and test software features for new and existing products. Drive software development excellence, continuous improvement and bring innovation into software and hardware products. Work and interact with colleagues from other divisions such as R&D hardware, R&D software, systems R&D, manufacturing, or other business groups.