Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Senior Firmware Engineer

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Singapore
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Senior Level Advanced degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience in software development in a commercial environment
Education
Advanced degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience in software development in a commercial...

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Role Summary

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The Senior Firmware Engineer designs and implements embedded software applications that control analytical instruments. The role develops software for scientific instruments and collaborates with scientists, engineers, and domain experts in an agile environment with international teams.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement embedded software applications for analytical instruments.
  • Develop software solutions for scientific instruments.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and domain experts across disciplines and with international teams.

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Qualifications

Requires an advanced degree plus 3 years of commercial software development experience, or a bachelor's degree plus 5 years. Required skills include embedded C/C++ and Python, object-oriented design patterns, data structures and algorithms, ARM microcontroller development, communication buses (CAN, I2C, SPI, USB, UART), CI/CD, Git, problem-solving, collaboration, and strong written and verbal English communication.

Required

  • Advanced degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience in software development in a commercial...
  • Strong proficiency in modern embedded C/C++ and Python development
  • Expertise in object-oriented design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
  • Experience with embedded system development using ARM Architecture Microcontroller and communication bus standards such as CAN, I2C,...
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and support team members
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
  • Experience with continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) tools and practices

Preferred

  • Preferred fields of study: Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
  • Experience with RTOS and Linux-based software development

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and help develop innovative software solutions for scientific instruments. You'll work on advanced technologies that enable breakthrough research in fields like semiconductors, life sciences, and materials analysis. As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you'll design and implement sophisticated embedded software applications that control our analytical instruments, helping customers make discoveries that improve lives worldwide. Working in an agile environment with international teams, you'll contribute to technical innovation while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and domain experts across multiple disciplines.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience in software development in a commercial environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Strong proficiency in modern embedded C/C++ and Python development
• Expertise in object-oriented design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with embedded system development using ARM Architecture Microcontroller, communication bus standard such as CAN, I2C, SPI, USB, UART.
• Experience with RTOS and Linux-based software development is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and support team members
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
• Experience with continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) tools and practices
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git
• Ability to understand complex technical and scientific requirements
• Ability to travel occasionally (5-10%) for collaboration with global teams
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal

Thermo Fisher Scientific

About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.