Software Integration & Innovation Manager (R&D)

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Haier is the number one brand of Major Appliances in the world with 9.7 percent of global market share. Headquartered in Qingdao, Haier has over 80,000 employees across 30 countries in the world.

Haier Singapore is one of the holding companies under Haier Group. As the integrated regional centre, Haier Singapore is the main platform to provide trading, R&D, big data, cybersecurity, legal and sales supports to over 80 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America markets.

As a practice of the world is our R&D centre, we are actively connecting Haier to the global innovation communities so that the brightest minds across all fields can see the areas that Haier is pursuing, and recommend solutions, contacts or resources to fulfil these needs.

We are currently looking for Software Integration & Innovation Manager (R&D) to further support the growing needs from business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role supports Haier's establishment of a secure embedded software infrastructure in Singapore for product deployment, while contributing to innovation and technology scouting within Haier's global open-innovation network (HOPE Global). The position combines technical execution in software integration with focused scouting of relevant emerging technologies. The key responsibilities include:

A. Embedded Software Integration and Security

• Operate and maintain Haier's embedded software service platform in Singapore, including a secure GitLab-based version control system.
• Collaborate with global R&D and cybersecurity teams on source-code scanning, compilation, and vulnerability assessment.
• Manage secure data transmission, version control, and verification of embedded software prior to global repository synchronisation.
• Conduct security validation, compilation tests, and compliance documentation to ensure audit-ready traceability.
• Drive continuous improvement of the software integration workflow to enhance data integrity, repeatability, and reliability.

B. Innovation & Technology Scouting

• Identify and assess emerging technologies and materials with relevance to Haier's appliance and digital-platform roadmap.
• Engage with local start-ups, universities, and R&D institutes to evaluate collaboration or joint-development potential.
• Prepare concise technology briefs and recommendations for internal evaluation and alignment with global initiatives.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate we are looking for should be a seasoned R&D professional with:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in C or C++ programming fundamentals (with a background in relevant university coursework)
• Experience with static code analysis tools (e.g., Cppcheck) to identify bugs and unsafe constructs in C/C++ software, including embedded environments.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in technology scouting or applied research analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Chinese (to liaise with Mandarin speaking stakeholders).