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

Capcon Consulting; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Capcon Consulting seeks a senior/lead embedded software engineer in Kuala Lumpur to design and test complex Linux-based systems and real-time controllers on C/C++ for embedded devices.

You will build automated CI/CD pipelines, test frameworks, and design system administration tools, while focusing on data migrations and hardware modeling in a hybrid KL setup.

Qualifications

• Embedded software, Linux systems, or network automation experience.
• Engineer (2–4 years) or Senior Engineer (5–10 years) with strong C/C++ background in pure Linux environments.
• Solid understanding of Linux OS fundamentals (IPC, multi-threading, sockets) and core IP protocols (Ethernet, VLAN, QoS, Multicast, DHCP).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C/C++

Linux systems

Network automation

OOP architectures

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Telecommunications/EE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

CKAD

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 (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)