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Job ID : 1609277 Date Updated : August 25th, 2026

PR/097548 | Lead Software Engineer (Optical DSP_Photonic)

Location Singapore, Singapore
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The client deep-tech startup focused on next-generation semiconductor and photonics technologies for AI infrastructure.

We are looking for an experienced Software Lead to drive the development of firmware and software platforms supporting cutting-edge optical communication products. This position combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering responsibilities, encompassing SDK development, embedded software, firmware architecture, and cross-functional product integration.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers responsible for SDK, firmware, and embedded software development.

  • Define software architecture, technical strategy, and development best practices.

  • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance software solutions for semiconductor and optical networking products.

  • Translate product and customer requirements into robust software features and system capabilities.

  • Ensure software solutions meet performance, reliability, scalability, security, and quality objectives.

  • Participate directly in software design, coding, debugging, integration, testing, and issue resolution for critical components.

  • Work closely with hardware, ASIC, RTL, validation, applications, and systems engineering teams throughout product development cycles.

  • Develop APIs, software utilities, diagnostic tools, and supporting applications.

  • Conduct code reviews and establish coding standards, development methodologies, and engineering processes.

  • Manage project planning, resource allocation, technical risks, and delivery timelines.

  • Prepare and review technical specifications, design documentation, and engineering reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in embedded C/C++ software development.

  • Must have experience with optical communications, optical networking equipment, or Optical DSP technologies.

  • Familiarity with semiconductor, ASIC, FPGA, or silicon-based product development.

  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles, embedded systems, and firmware development.

  • Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming.

  • Extensive experience developing embedded software and firmware solutions.

  • Solid understanding of software architecture, coding standards, debugging methodologies, and documentation practices.

  • Ability to independently deliver complex software components from design through validation and deployment.

  • Proven experience coordinating cross-functional development efforts and leading software projects.

Working Location: Singapore 

Syahirah Binte Ahmad Ja'afar (R22105331) 
JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd. (90C3026)

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Singapore, Singapore

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Business Consulting

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