Principal Software Engineer (Python) NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd Principal Software Engineer (Python) 4.0 · Add expected salary to your profile for insights Test & Measurement Group Penang is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead to join our DevOps team. This team is responsible for creating and maintaining hardware and software infrastructure for automated testing of Test & Measurement Group software involving Test & Measurement Group hardware. As a Technical Lead, you will coach, mentor, and guide the team by providing technical expertise and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot issues. You will automate infrastructure and deployment processes, and collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure a healthy testing ecosystem. Your qualifications should include experience with software development, strong knowledge of DevOps tools and practices, and proficiency in scripting. Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication and teamwork abilities, and attention to detail are essential. In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Lead a growing team of engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support Serve internal clients with testing infrastructure throughout their Software Development Life Cycle Define, develop and maintain Python tools, and Javascript/Typescript web apps. You will write code, and review code. Implement and follow best practices for DevOps operations Work and interact with colleagues from other divisions such as R&D, manufacturing, or other business groups with global teams (e.g. USA, India) Act as a Project Manager (PM) and Scrum Master, ensuring commitments are delivered on time and within scope Note this is primarily an on-site role but with some flexibility to work from home 1 day per week. Who You Are: A strong leader to provide direction to the team and staff. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, ensure clear communication, and provide coaching and development opportunities. For This Role, You Will Need: B.S. or M.S. in computer science, and/or computer engineering, and/or electrical engineering Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant field. 2+ years' experience as a hands-on Technical Lead. Experienced in code reviews. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring and motivating team members Proficient in programming with a solid grasp of data structures and object-oriented principles Strong proficiency in Python Experience in full-stack web development Familiarity with Git and other version control system Experience with computer architecture and operating systems (Linux, Windows) Deep understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g. Proxmox) Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies Familiarity with system level hardware testing (e.g. functional, stress, compatibility, benchmarking, calibration, etc.) Excellent communication skills in English, including technical communications. Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: Experience with automated testing Familiarity with containerization and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Rancher) Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible, Salt) Knowledge of Azure DevOps and pipelines Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., VLAN, DHCP, DNS) and network debugging Familiarity with electronic engineering concepts Experience with cloud technologies (e.g. AWS) Our Offer To You: By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do. Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets. We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees. We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion. We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship. We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company. We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office. Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities. Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com. For 40 years, NI has worked with engineers and scientists to provide answers to the most challenging questions. NI systems accelerate productivity, innovation, and discovery through an open, software-defined platform. This approach helps engineers develop and increase the performance of automated test and automated measurement systems. Historically, National Instruments has been a top 100 employer of choice as ranked by several different sources, naming NI one of the top corporate citizens and best places to work. Maybe it is our fantastic work/life balance, or the Employee Stock Purchase Program and grants, or matching 401K, or picturesque campus with ponds, hiking trails, beach volleyball courts, and collaborative meeting spaces. If you want to work on cool stuff at a cool company, you are in the right place! Here is a snippet of some of our core industry leadership. Please Note: Malaysian citizenship, Permanent Residency, or ability to secure the appropriate work permit is required to work in this position at NI Penang. US Customs Law forbids the export of certain technologies to certain countries. Due to licensing requirements which National Instruments does not presently pursue for this position, this regulation effectively prevents National Instruments from hiring candidates for this job (as it would require access to such technology) whose current country of citizenship or permanent residence are Cuba, Sudan, North Korea, Iran and Syria. For 40 years, NI has worked with engineers and scientists to provide answers to the most challenging questions. NI systems accelerate productivity, innovation, and discovery through an open, software-defined platform. This approach helps engineers develop and increase the performance of automated test and automated measurement systems. Historically, National Instruments has been a top 100 employer of choice as ranked by several different sources, naming NI one of the top corporate citizens and best places to work. Maybe it is our fantastic work/life balance, or the Employee Stock Purchase Program and grants, or matching 401K, or picturesque campus with ponds, hiking trails, beach volleyball courts, and collaborative meeting spaces.