Mandarin Speaking Network Engineer (C & Linux)

Network Engineer (Mandarin Speaking) – #C / #Linux

Location: Brentwood, Essex, UK (On-site / Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time Visa Sponsorship: Available for the right candidate (details below)

About the Role

We're looking for a Mandarin-speaking Network Engineer with strong hands-on experience in networking, C programming, and Linux systems to join our growing technical team in Brentwood, UK. This role sits at the intersection of low-level systems engineering and network infrastructure, supporting products and clients across both UK and Chinese-speaking markets.

You'll work closely with our engineering, support, and international client teams — communicating technical details fluently in both English and #Mandarin.

Key Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain networking infrastructure (#routing, #switching, #TCP/IP, #firewalls, #wifi, #VPNs)

Develop and debug systems-level software in C on Linux environments

Troubleshoot network performance, connectivity, and security issues

Liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients, vendors, and partner teams — both written and verbal communication

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on infrastructure projects

Write and maintain technical documentation in English and Mandarin

Support system integration, testing, and deployment activities

Participate in on-call/escalation support as required

Required Skills & Experience

Fluent Mandarin (spoken and written) — business-level proficiency required; fluent English also essential

Strong experience with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, #DHCP, routing protocols, firewalls, VPNs)

Solid programming experience in C (#systems-level development, debugging, memory management)

Proficient in #Linux administration and command-line environments

Understanding of network security fundamentals

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to Have

Experience with shell scripting (Bash/Python)

Familiarity with network automation tools

Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, LPIC, RHCE, or equivalent)

Prior experience supporting clients or teams based in China or other Mandarin-speaking regions

Location & Work Details

Role is based in Brentwood, UK — candidates must be willing to relocate to or already reside in/near Brentwood

Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates requiring a UK Skilled Worker visa

Relocation support may be discussed during the interview process