Backend Software Engineer Telecom Protocols

Location: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment type: Permanent

Our client is a global technology services and digital engineering organization with multi-billion-dollar revenue and operations across numerous countries worldwide. With a workforce of over 20000 professionals they deliver innovative solutions in cloud data AI and enterprise modernization to leading enterprises across industries.

We are seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer Telecom Protocols to develop and maintain backend services supporting advanced telecommunications platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain telecom protocol decoders for LTE 5G NR GSM and WCDMA message parsing.
• Implement chipset-specific ICD (Interface Control Document) updates for leading vendors such as Qualcomm Samsung and MediaTek.
• Decode throughput metrics and implement parsing for NAS RRC RLC MAC and PHY protocol layers.
• Design and implement assignment orchestration systems and support network troubleshooting and benchmarking capabilities.
• Optimize database and application performance using SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Resolve chipset-specific decoder issues and troubleshoot production defects and customer escalations.
• Support release activities including preparing release notes code freezes and user manual updates.
• Collaborate with distributed teams across Sweden India and Malaysia participating in architecture reviews and Agile sprint activities.
• Maintain and update technical documentation including user manuals and changelogs.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Degree in Computer Science Telecommunications or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum four to five years of strong software development experience in C# and C/C.
• Deep understanding of telecom protocols including LTE 5G NR GSM and WCDMA.
• Experience interpreting and implementing chipset ICD (Interface Control Document) specifications.
• Knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Understanding of network protocol stacks including NAS RRC RLC MAC and PHY.
• Ability to interpret complex chipset ICD specification documents from Qualcomm Samsung and MediaTek.
• Strong technical documentation skills including user manuals release notes and changelogs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with globally distributed teams across Sweden India and Malaysia.
• Customer-oriented approach to resolving production defects and L3 escalations.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Qualcomm Samsung Exynos or MediaTek chipset decoding.
• Experience developing TypeScript-based map/UI components.
• Experience using protocol analysis tools such as QXDM and Wireshark.
• Experience in telecommunications analytics or network optimisation.
• Experience handling large datasets and high-performance protocol parsing.

Education:

• Degree in Computer Science Telecommunications or an equivalent qualification.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dynamic collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact advanced telecom solutions used globally.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies solve complex challenges and collaborate with talented professionals across multiple countries.
• Grow your career in a company that values innovation quality and continuous improvement.

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