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Chinese-Speaking Embedded Software Engineer — Global Automotive Software

— GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE SOFTWARE

Chinese-Speaking Embedded Software Engineer

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, VietnamFull-TimeOn-SiteProfessionalNegotiable

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Automotive Electronics & Embedded Systems (Global Tier-1 Supplier)


Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and proactive Embedded Software Engineer (Chinese Speaking) to analyze, design, and develop complex embedded systems. In this role, you will work on state-of-the-art software components, driving lifecycle management from requirements engineering to final integration, while leveraging your bilingual capabilities to seamlessly collaborate with global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Development & Maintenance: Analyze, design, develop, and maintain complex embedded software components based on strict technical specifications.
  • Requirements Engineering: Analyze, validate, and manage technical customer requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Software Integration: Configure and merge complex software modules into unified, stable builds.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance: Create and execute unit, component, and integration test cases to secure compliance with international quality standards.
  • Debugging & Optimization: Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve complex software defects and performance issues using advanced debugging tools.
  • Mentorship & Collaboration: Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and problem-solving support to junior engineers while contributing to knowledge-sharing sessions.
  • Compliance: Ensure all code adheres to automotive industry standards, safety-critical frameworks, and internal quality policies.

Key Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical-Electronics, Telecommunications, Mechatronics, Control & Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in embedded software development. Hands-on experience with microcontroller architecture, device drivers, and RTOS is required.
  • Programming Expertise: Strong proficiency in C/C++, combined with scripting experience in Python or C#.
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Control Systems, Embedded Systems, and automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet). Familiarity with Base Software (BSW), Bootloaders, COM Stack, Cyber Security, or Diagnostics is highly valued.
  • Languages:
    • Advanced Chinese Proficiency: Ability to communicate fluently in technical/business contexts and interpret technical documentation (HSK5 or above).
    • Proficient English: Clear verbal and written communication for internal global collaboration.
  • Professional Attributes: A structured, disciplined engineering approach with a safety-critical mindset, detail-oriented nature, and strong team collaboration skills.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive Compensation: 13th-month salary bonus + attractive performance-based bonuses + annual performance appraisals.
  • Onboarding Security: 100% monthly salary and full mandatory social insurance covered right from the 2-month probation period.
  • Global Mobility: Regular opportunities for short-term and long-term onsite assignments at international locations.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, 15+ days of annual leave, and 1 dedicated birthday leave day.
  • Health & Perks: Premium health insurance for you and up to 2 family members; daily lunch and parking allowances.
  • Culture & Environment: Work within a recognized "Best Place to Work" with a dynamic, fast-growing global environment. Enjoy modern in-house entertainment facilities, snacks, active sports clubs (football, badminton, yoga, aerobics), and regular team-building trips.
  • Continuous Upskilling: Access to extensive training programs covering hot-trend technologies, leadership skills, and foreign languages (English/Chinese/Japanese).

Client Overview

Our client is a world-leading global provider of technology, engineering, and IT solutions. Operating a premier, fast-growing software development hub in Southeast Asia with thousands of engineering professionals, they deliver advanced end-to-end solutions connecting sensors, software, and services for the digital future.

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