Senior / Lead Embedded Software Engineer Wi-Fi & Telecom Protocols

About this role

Engineer carrier-grade embedded Linux systems for a Tier-1 telecom leader! Escape repetitive UI scripting to build next-gen Wi-Fi, PTP clocking & GPON fiber access in C/C++. Hybrid (3 days office) Project / Team: Wi-Fi / Telecom Protocol

Why you should apply: - Real Telecom Scale: Bridge software layers with physical CPE telecom hardware and live wireless environments. - Next-Gen Access: Work directly with cutting-edge Wi-Fi, PTP clocking, and fiber access technologies.

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 real-time embedded Linux software, controllers, and containerized systems for CPE products. - Build automated CI/CD release pipelines, system administration tools, and reliable testing frameworks. - Develop data migration pathways and abstract hardware network models.

Project / Team: Wi-Fi / Telecom Protocol Team: -Option C: Synchronization & Clocking: Focus: Hands-on IEEE 1588 protocol stack development, Precision Time Protocol (PTP), and SyncE implementation. -Option D: PON / Fiber Access: Focus: Deep experience in GPON, XGSPON, OLT/ONT hardware management, OMCI, and GEM DBA technologies.

Experience you need: -Requires deep wireless, synchronization, or telecom protocol experience & Wi-Fi software architecture. -Background: Embedded Software, Linux Systems, or Network Automation Engineer with approx. 3–8 years of experience. -Core Systems: Advanced embedded C/C++ background utilizing Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) architectures in Linux environments. -Networking Protocols: Deep expertise in enterprise IP networks and Layer 2/2+ Access protocols (Ethernet, VLAN, QoS, Multicast, DHCP, PPPoE). -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 & Simulation: CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Robot Framework), Python scripting, version control (Git, Jira), and virtual sandboxes (qemu/simics).

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