Remote Software Engineer Salary in Malaysia
How much do remote developers in Malaysia expect to make? $60,403 per year on average (based on self-reported data).
This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Malaysia are around average for Asia. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.
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About software engineer salary in Malaysia
Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Malaysia are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Malaysia, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More
The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).
In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:
・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).
In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)
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I’m a Top 1 IT graduate from Curtin University Malaysia (2020, 3.8 CGPA over 4.0) and a passionate developer with over 5 years of experience. I specialize in crafting innovative digital solutions as an Angular Developer, Unity 2D Game Developer, and freelance web dev. For 4.5 years, I’ve built web apps from the ground up using Angular, Angular Material, and PrimeNg, plus I’ve worked a year at a game dev startup and interned as a software engineer. I’ve delivered live industry projects with Angular, PrimeNg, Django, Postgres, and Azure. My strength? Turning designs into slick, functional Angular projects—fast. Whether it’s a simple site or a complex app, I’m here to bring ideas to life.
Software engineer with over 6 years of software development experience mainly in PHP, Laravel and Javascript. Worked in various industries such as advertisement and marketing agency, cybersecurity and banking.
I love building new things, starting from a blank whiteboard or early stage prototype and transforming it into something people truly value. I am full-stack developer with 5+ years of hands-on experience creating microservices, APIs, Desktop Application and Web Applications. I am familiar the Microsoft technology stack, including C#, .NET Core, and [ASP.NET](http://asp.net/). Jakub is familiar with microservice architecture and cloud-based solutions (Microsoft Azure). While working in the industrial field, I learned to deliver critical software systems (highly available, secure, and fast). I am also a consultant willing to work closely with his clients. I also have a great passion for new technology, web development, art (particularly illustration), music (playing guitar and piano), and the outdoors. When I’m not on the job, I love hiking with my dog Ziyi, working my way through every recipe in the family cookbook, and including my love for seeing new places.
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