Senior / Lead Embedded Software Engineer C/C++
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Senior / Lead Embedded Software Engineer designing real-time embedded Linux software for telecom CPE devices, developing Linux middleware, drivers, and data-forwarding operations to solve carrier-grade routing bottlenecks.
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 work in KL. Senior / Lead (5-10 years exp)
Why you should apply:
- Escape repetitive UI loop scripts & solve complex carrier-grade hardware routing bottlenecks.
- Accelerate skills by building live automated digital twins bridging physical IoT devices.
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 real-time embedded Linux software architectures for physical CPE telecom products. We are actively hiring for specialized Wi-Fi and non-telecom platform tracks simultaneously.
- Analyze complex system architectures to author high-level and detailed software engineering designs.
- Develop Linux middleware, drivers & applications managing core data-forwarding operations.
Choose your technical path:
- Option A: Core Platform & Linux Systems: You will focus on low-level Linux middleware, custom board bring-up, driver development, data forwarding planes (Layer 2), and network management (FCAPS) frameworks.
- Option B: Wi-Fi & Telecom Protocols: You will dive into low-level wireless drivers, radio calibration, synchronization protocols (IEEE 1588/PTP), and fiber access technologies (GPON/OLT/ONT).
Experience you need:
- Background: Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Developer, or Linux Systems
- Advanced C/C++ development background delivering over 50K lines of industrial code.
- Solid Linux OS fundamentals, memory management, IPC, threading, and socket layers.
- Rich knowledge of core IP networking protocols like VLAN, TCP/IP, and DHCP.
- Level: Senior / Lead Engineer (5–10 years experience).
Nice to have:
- Proficiency with Python scripting alongside version tools like Git and Jira.
Work Arrangement / Benefits:
- Hybrid: 3 days a week office / 2 days home
- Office: KL City / KL South (LRT & KTM Accessible)
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