Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.
In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.Thales Singapore Engineering Competence Centre (ECC) is a well-established R&D and engineering centre serving major customers worldwide in Digital Identity and Security domains ranging from mobile connectivity, IoT, banking & payment to government solutions.
As a Software Engineer in the Thales Embedded Product Development Team, you will participate in the design, implementation, validation and deployment of embedded applications products to the major OEM smartphone customers.
Responsibilities:
Develop, validate and deploy new software components (for example advance software security mechanism and next generation IoT connectivity protocols) for embedded operating systems targeted for mobile and IoT devices, in applications such as mobile payment, digital identity and IoT connectivity
Participate to the development of next generation operating systems for future devices
Being in agile development environment to work closely within team and multiple teams around the world to build great products exceeding customer expectations
Contribute to continuous product and development methodology improvement
Requirements:
Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or related fields
Around 3 years of practical experience in software development as developer/validator
Proficient in Embedded C for development and VB.NET for validation
Knowledge in Java programming language preferable
Knowledge and experience in embedded technologies/ecosystem, for example:
o Microcontroller programming
o Low level protocols like SPI, UART, I2C
o Device driver programmingExperience in testing and debugging embedded devices using dedicated emulators or simulators
Experience using AI-assisted development tools in daily engineering workflows
Knowledge in smartcard, embedded software security or Javacard is a plus
Other information:
Working Location: One North
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.
Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or related fields
- Around 3 years of practical experience in software development
- Proficient in Embedded C for development and VB.NET for validation
- Knowledge in Java programming language preferable
- Knowledge and experience in embedded technologies/ecosystem
- Experience in testing and debugging embedded devices
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools
- Knowledge in smartcard, embedded software security or Javacard
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
