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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

KL City / South KL office

Job summary

Capcon Consulting seeks an engineer to design and test real-time embedded Linux software for carrier-grade CPE devices, focusing on Wi-Fi and telecom protocols.

You will work on C/C++ in Linux environments, build automated CI/CD pipelines, and help implement data migration paths, while collaborating across a telecom-focused team in a hybrid office model (3 days on site, 2 days remote) in Kuala Lumpur.

Qualifications

• Deep wireless, synchronization, or telecom protocol experience with Wi‑Fi software architecture.
• 3–8 years in Embedded Software, Linux Systems, or Network Automation.
• Strong C/C++ with OOP in Linux environments.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, VLAN, QoS, Multicast, DHCP, PPPoE networking.

Responsibilities

• Design and test real-time embedded Linux software and controllers for CPE products.
• Build automated CI/CD release pipelines and testing frameworks.
• Develop data migration pathways and abstract hardware network models.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C/C++

Wi‑Fi software

Networking

OO programming

Education

Bachelor’s in CS/Telecommunications/EE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS / Azure / GCP

CI/CD tools

Job description

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)