Principal Software Engineer

Emerson

Principal Software Engineer responsible for developing drivers and software solutions for Emerson's hardware products. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure innovation and quality in software development.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeBayan Lepas • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll 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 software design and architecture principles
Object Oriented Programming
Programming for hardware or systems
Computer architecture and operating system
Demonstrated capability to define and complete software projects
Experience in Windows driver development
Experience in Linux kernel mode & user mode driver development
Experience with Windows & Linux debugging tools, such as WinDBG
Experience in Unit testing
Experience in scripting languages such as Python
Experience in Agile development methodologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits plans
A variety of medical insurance plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation
Holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++software designsoftware architectureObject Oriented ProgrammingWindows driver developmentLinux kernel mode driver developmentLinux user mode driver developmentUnit testingscripting languages

Soft Skills

software development excellencecontinuous improvementinnovationcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

B.S. in computer scienceM.S. in computer scienceB.S. in computer engineeringM.S. in computer engineeringB.S. in electrical engineeringM.S. in electrical engineering