Senior / Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Core Platform & Linux Systems

About this role

Solve carrier-grade routing bottlenecks in C/C++ on real embedded Linux CPE devices! Build automated digital twins for a global telecom leader with zero UI scripting. Hybrid (3 days office) work in KL. Senior / Lead (5-10 years exp)

Why you should apply: -Ideal for strong systems C/Linux engineers looking to tackle deep system architecture. -Escape Repetitive UI Scripting: Focus on low-level Linux middleware, data planes, and high-performance frameworks. Telecom/Wi-Fi background is NOT required. We are actively hiring strong non-telecom systems/software engineers.

Client: A premier, iconic global telecommunications pioneer renowned for shaping carrier-grade mobile networks and setting the benchmark for international connectivity standards.

What you will do: -Design and test complex embedded software, real-time controllers, and containerized Linux systems. -Build automated CI/CD release pipelines and reliable system testing frameworks. -Develop system administration tools, data migration pathways, and abstract hardware models.

Project / Team: Core Platform / System Team:

-Option E: FCAPS & Network Management: Focus: Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance & Security frameworks using NetConf, YANG models, REST APIs, and XML. -Option F: L2 Forwarding Plane: Focus: Hardcore C & system-level Linux programming directly interacting with Layer 2 forwarding planes.

Experience you need: -Background: Embedded Software, Linux Systems, or Network Automation Engineer -Level: Engineer (2–4 years experience) / Senior Engineer (5–10 years experience). -Core Systems: Advanced C/C++ background utilizing Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) architectures in pure Linux environments. -OS & Networking: Linux OS fundamentals (IPC, multi-threading, socket layers) and core IP protocols (Ethernet, VLAN, QoS, Multicast, DHCP). -Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering.

Nice to have: -Cloud & Containers: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP, or CKAD certification. -Automation & Tools: CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Robot Framework), Python/shell scripting, Git/Jira, and virtual sandboxes (qemu/simics).

Work Arrangement / Benefits: -Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home. -Office: KL City / City South (KTM & LRT accessible)