Position Title:  Project Lead, Firmware Development (12 months contract)

Be a part of a revolutionary change.

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity.  So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.   

It’s so rare in electronics industry that everything aligns to create the ideal conditions for outstanding work. Right now, at PMI, that’s exactly what’s happening. This is the driving force for our bold new vision: to replace cigarettes with a revolutionary portfolio of alternative products.   

Join us and you’ll have the resources, support and technology you need to break new ground and see ideas come to life. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest experts in their fields, with fast access to subject experts and commercial decision-makers.   

If you’re creative, courageous, and ready to take risks, you can make a huge impact and propel your career in an endless number of directions. Ultimately, by delivering our smoke-free and beyond nicotine-future, your work could help accelerate the end of cigarettes.

Your ‘day to day’

You will work as a 12 months’ fixed term contractor to support Philip Morris Electronics (Shenzhen). PMES operates as a subsidiary of Philip Morris International, Inc. in Shenzhen. You may be required to be engaged by a 3rd party service provider to be assigned to work at PMES. As a Firmware Project Lead representing the company, work closely with ODM development partners to run & lead all aspects of firmware product development, from requirement definition to product design and development for consumer electronic devices.

Responsibilities:

• Work with internal partners and development teams (including 3rd party FW developers) to define the project plan & deliverables, which include UI/UX, device firmware, development tools, test software, manufacturing tools, etc. And lead a team of firmware subject matter experts in project execution, which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Preparing requirement documentation for RFI / RFQ process
  • Implementing projects on time & meeting the pre-defined critical metrics
  • Delivering quality design documentation after project completion

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent. Postgraduate degree with research background is a plus.
• 7+ years’ experience in embedded software system development for medical electronics products/ consumer electronics devices/ automotive industry etc.
• At least 3 years’ experience in leading software development projects
• Priority will be given to candidates with experience in cloud backend development, mobile app development, web browser development, data analytic, artificial intelligent or machine learning.
• Expertise in one of the following areas:
  • Embedded software design: For optimal system performance, e.g. computation efficiency, memory budget, power consumption, etc.
  • Wireless connectivity technology: For best-in-class performance in user experience, seamless connectivity, etc.
  • Cybersecurity: To ensure the best practice is carried out to meet the international standards & country directives / regulations, etc.
• Strong mindset in software development process to ensure quality and traceability of the software deliverables. Able to foresee the risks and implement the risk mitigation plan during the development stage.
• Strong analytical approaches and strong system debug skill.
• Proficient in verbal and written English with effective communication skills.

What we offer

Our success depends on the men and women who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

• Seize the choice to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: deliver a smoke-free future.

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