Position Title:  Sr Engineer - Firmware Algorithm Development

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 product - by delivering our smoke-free and beyond nicotine-future, your work could help accelerate the end of cigarettes.

If you’re creative, courageous, and ready to try new things, you can make a huge impact and propel your career in an endless number of directions.

Your ‘day to day’

You will be employed under Philip Morris Electronics Shenzhen (PMES). PMES operates as a subsidiary of Philip Morris International, Inc.

As the Senior Engineer, Firmware Algorithm Development, you will craft and optimize brand new algorithms for wireless connectivity consumer devices. You will take the lead in the entire process from design and simulation to optimization and implementation. You'll work with digital signal processing, classical control theory, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques to create innovative solutions tailored on our consumers’ needs. Your expertise will ensure our algorithms meet the processing power and memory constraints of embedded systems, bringing your designs to life on target platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Be the subject matter expert in algorithm design, leading the end-to-end process from design and simulation to optimization and implementation.
• Analyze statistical data to understand user and device behavior, and derive predictive models.
• Capture and simulate the operating theory of controlled subsystems under various conditions, including system breakdowns.
• Continuously improve and fine-tune models and algorithms to enhance system performance.
• Ensure real-time implementation aligns with simulation results, optimizing system behavior in practical applications.
• Maintain development processes to ensure quality and traceability of deliverables.
• Anticipate risks and implement mitigation plans during the design stage.
• Ensure practical application of developed algorithms/models through real-time implementation.

Who we are looking for:

• University degree or equivalent experience (MSc, MPhil, or PhD) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in digital signal processing, control theory, statistical analysis, and machine learning.
• 5+ years in algorithm design, statistical modeling, simulation, optimization, and implementation in embedded systems.
• Proven ability to develop scalable algorithms/models for real-time applications across systems with varying processing power and memory budgets.
• Effective stakeholder management and teamwork skills to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery.
• Logical mindset, self-motivated, and a can-do attitude, with a passion for continuous learning and growth.
• Strong communication and presentation in English

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.
• 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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