Technology Careers in Malaysia: 33 Jobs & Study Routes
Quick answer
Degreemate has 33 career pages in Technology. 9 can be started with a certificate, diploma or TVET training straight after SPM, and 16 carry a sourced Malaysian salary band (each with its source and date). Every page shows the duties, entry requirements and the study programmes that lead there.
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- Cloud / DevOps EngineerBuilds and runs the cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and automated pipelines that let software ship quickly and stay online. Demand is driven by hyperscaler data centres in Johor and the Klang Valley, banks and shared-services hubs.Sourced payRising demandComputer Science
- Computer & Information Research ScientistComputer Science
- Computer & Office Machine RepairerStraight after SPMComputer Science
- Computer Network ArchitectSourced payComputer Science
- Computer ProgrammerComputer Science
- Cybersecurity AnalystMonitors, detects and responds to cyber threats for banks, telcos and government agencies. One of Malaysia's fastest-growing tech fields as digitalisation expands the attack surface; certifications raise pay quickly.Sourced payCybersecurity
- Data AnalystTurns data into decisions across banking, telco, retail and government. A common pivot from many degree backgrounds.Sourced payData Science
- Data ArchitectSourced payData Science
- Data Centre TechnicianKeeps the servers, network cabling, power and cooling in a data centre running around the clock, doing checks, installs and fault repairs on shifts. Johor's data centre boom has opened entry through diploma and TVET routes, including the state JTDC's Data Centre Technician Programme.Straight after SPMElectrical Engineering
- Data EngineerBuilds and runs the pipelines and cloud data platforms that collect, clean and move data so analysts and data scientists can use it, at banks, telcos, e-commerce firms and tech companies. Most enter with a computer science, software engineering or data science degree.Sourced payRising demandData Science
- Data ScientistUses statistics, programming and machine learning to turn large datasets into predictions and business decisions. Hired by banks, telcos, e-commerce, GLCs and the regional tech hubs in KL and Cyberjaya.Sourced payRising demandData Science
- Data Warehousing SpecialistSourced payData Science
- Database AdministratorComputer Science
- Digital Forensics AnalystCollects and analyses digital evidence from devices and systems during cyber incidents or investigations, using documented methods to preserve evidence.Cybersecurity
- Document Management SpecialistComputer Science
- GIS TechnologistStraight after SPMComputer Science
- Health Informatics SpecialistSourced payComputer Science
- Information Security EngineerSourced payCybersecurity
- IT ManagerSourced payComputer Science
- IT Project ManagerComputer Science
- IT Support SpecialistStraight after SPMComputer Science
- Machine Learning / AI EngineerBuilds and deploys AI/ML models for automation, recommendation systems and analytics. Among the highest-paid and fastest-growing tech roles in Malaysia as companies race to adopt AI.Sourced payData Science
- Network AdministratorComputer Science
- Network Support SpecialistStraight after SPMSourced payComputer Science
- Software EngineerBuilds and maintains software systems. Strong demand across MNCs, GLCs and startups; freelance and remote work viable.Sourced payComputer Science
- Software QA EngineerComputer Science
- Systems & Solutions ArchitectStraight after SPMSourced payComputer Science
- Systems AnalystComputer Science
- Telecommunications EngineerElectrical Engineering
- Telecommunications Equipment TechnicianStraight after SPMElectrical Engineering
- UI/UX DesignerResearches how people use apps and websites, then designs wireframes, prototypes and interfaces that are easy to use. Jobs are in fintech, e-commerce, banks, digital agencies and software houses, mostly in the Klang Valley and Penang.Straight after SPMSourced payCreative Arts & Media
- Web AdministratorComputer Science
- Web DeveloperStraight after SPMComputer Science
Frequently asked questions
What careers are there in Technology?
The 33 Technology careers on Degreemate include Cloud / DevOps Engineer, Computer & Information Research Scientist, Computer & Office Machine Repairer, Computer Network Architect, Computer Programmer and Cybersecurity Analyst. The full list is on this page.
Can I start a Technology career straight after SPM?
Yes, for 9 of the 33 careers, through a certificate, diploma or TVET training, for example Computer & Office Machine Repairer, Data Centre Technician, GIS Technologist and IT Support Specialist. The rest need a longer route, such as a degree after pre-university.
What should I study for a Technology career?
The fields of study that most often lead here are Computer Science, Data Science, Business and Cybersecurity. Each career page lists the related UPU and MQA-accredited programmes where the catalogues have them.
How much do Technology careers pay in Malaysia?
16 of these 33 careers carry a sourced Malaysian salary band, shown on each career's page with its source and date. For the rest we show no figure, because there is no Malaysian source we can cite.
Which Technology careers are in demand?
Careers rated as rising demand: Cloud / DevOps Engineer, Data Engineer and Data Scientist. Demand is only rated for featured careers that have a Malaysian labour-market source.