Senior / Lead Embedded Software Engineer C/C++

Fuku; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

KL City office access

Job summary

Fuku is seeking a Senior/Lead Embedded Software Engineer to design real-time embedded Linux software for carrier-grade CPE devices in Kuala Lumpur. You will work on multiple tracks including Wi-Fi and other telecom platforms, with a hybrid work arrangement in KL.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, Linux fundamentals, and experience with network protocols, drivers, and data-forwarding applications. 5-10 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of embedded software experience.
• Advanced C/C++ development with large codebases (50k+ lines).
• Solid Linux fundamentals: memory management, IPC, threading and sockets.
• Strong knowledge of core IP networking: VLAN, TCP/IP, DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Design real-time embedded Linux software architectures for CPE telecom products.
• Analyze complex architectures and author high-level and detailed software designs.
• Develop Linux middleware, drivers and applications managing core data-forwarding operations.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux programming

IPC & threading

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, VL

Driver development

Real-time systems

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

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)