Linux Senior Systems Engineer / Embedded Software Engineer (Core Platform)

Capcon Consulting; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 3 days office / 2 days at

KL City office

Job summary

Capcon Consulting in Kuala Lumpur seeks C/C++ and Linux platform experts to join our Core Platform tracks, focusing on containerized and real-time systems. Choose FCAPS/Network Management or L2 Forwarding Plane—telecom background not required.

You will design and test embedded software, build CI/CD pipelines, and develop system administration tools, collaborating across teams to deliver high-performance solutions in a hybrid model at KL City.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded Linux systems.
• Strong C/C++ with OOP in Linux environments.
• Knowledge of IPC, multi-threading, sockets.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Telecom/EE.

Responsibilities

• Design and test embedded software for containerized Linux systems.
• Build CI/CD release pipelines and testing frameworks.
• Develop system administration tools and data migration pathways.

Skills

Embedded Software

Linux Systems

Network Automation

C/C++

OOP in Linux

IPC & Multithreading

Networking Protocols

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science/Telecommunications/EE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git/Jira

CI/CD tools

qemu/simics

Job description

Intro: Seeking C/C++ and Linux platform experts with 2-10+ years of experience for containerized and real-time systems. Choose between FCAPS/Network Management or L2 Forwarding Plane tracks. Note: Telecom/Wi-Fi background is NOT required for this track. We welcome strong non-telecom systems and software engineers!

Why You Should Apply

• No Telco Background Required: 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.

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: Telecom/Wi-Fi background is NOT required. We are actively hiring strong non-telecom systems/software engineers.

• 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 with approx. 3-8 years of 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 (LRT / KTM Connected)