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Backend Software Engineer – Telecom Protocols Location: Damansara, 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 20,000 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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